Senior Electrician

Middlesex County College

Edison, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Blueprints, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Preventative Maintenance, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Scaffolding, Schematics
LOCATION
Edison, NJ
POSTED
11 days ago

SALARY: $85,615.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 06/04/2026

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

UNIT: Teamsters

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Director, Facilities Maintenance

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervises, inspects, and assists in the repair and maintenance of assigned areas primarily for electrical systems.
  • Installs conduits, branch circuits, and main feeder conductors, VFDs, motor starters, motors, and transformers as well as troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment in 120/208, 120/240 & 277/480 voltage applications utilizing lock-out/tag-out procedures.
  • Assists Lead Electrician with in-house electrical projects to include planning, layout, and implementation.
  • Safely utilizes department equipment such as hand tools, meters, scissor lifts, boom lifts, ladders, and scaffolding while repairing or performing preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, lighting, panels, and distribution systems.
  • Interprets verbal instructions, plans, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, schematics, product instructions, and codes to layout, install, or estimate materials needed.
  • Assists with the repairs and maintenance of electrical, mechanical/plumbing systems or fixtures, or equipment as well as grounds equipment and automotive repair.
  • Assists in the selection of tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • NJ Qualified Journeyman Electrician or NJ Licensed Electrician
  • Five (5) years' verifiable employment experience in industrial or commercial environment as an electrician
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Trade School/Apprenticeship Certificate
  • Supervisor and/or Lead electrical experience
  • Thorough knowledge and field experience of electrical theory, methods and materials
  • Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and materials

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SCHEDULE: First Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday

RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible

Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.

About the Company

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Middlesex County College