Electrician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Shop Supervisor or other designated personnel, perform all duties peculiar to and normally required of an Electrician, following recognized techniques and procedures. Duties include repairs and maintenance of electrical components, lighting circuit breakers, etc.

Perform maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance using a computerized maintenance work order system. Provide written (electronic) records of work completed on a daily basis. Communicate with Supervisors personally or through electronic forms of communication (email, phone use, etc.). This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Position Details:

Department: 021441 - Electrical*

Position: 00002246 - Electrician II - Split Week

Base Rate: $48.49 per hour

Please post before 12:00 noon on August 31, 2026. Employees who would like to be considered for this position should apply at the Department of Human Resources, 129 Lake Street Room 110, before 5:00pm on September 6, 2026.

Requirements

• Requires minimum of three to five years, recent full-time experience working for an electrical contractor, or maintenance organization
• Current Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician's license
• Proficient knowledge of all electrical systems
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical subsystems and components
• Ability to work from blueprints or verbal instructions
• Skilled in the use of equipment and tools normally used in the trade
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Supervise work performed by external vendors/contractors
• Acts as a liaison to University staff, external personnel vendors and contractors engaged in activities related to building
• Performs related duties such as requisitioning supplies and equipment
• Maintains paper and electronic records
• Maintains inventory levels
• Demonstrates working knowledge of electronic work order systems and PM systems
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be able to communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason and analyze and perform calculations
• Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds
• The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:
• Exposure to excessive noise
• Will be around moving machinery
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gasses
• Will drive motorized equipment
• Will work in confined quarters with the proper PPE

Preferred

• High School graduate, vocational school graduate, or GED is preferred
• Experience in a lab or life science setting is preferred

Please note: This is a driving position. Individuals will be required to provide information verifying a valid driver’s license, submit a DMV driving record, and comply with University guidelines regarding insurability.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.