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The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is currently seeking applications for an Electrical Lead Technician for the Health Sciences Center.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Electrical Manager this position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the electrical maintenance staff as assigned. This position will provide maintenance troubleshooting, repair, and installation of various types of Electrical systems and equipment. Performs various construction and repair methods as required to maintain buildings and equipment at Health Sciences Center Facilities supporting research, clinical, and educational infrastructure.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

• Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure work is completed in a timely fashion ensuring proper quality and quantity. Inspects completed work assignments of journeymen craft workers. Ensures that proper safety procedures are used while performing job duties.
• Supervises and assigns, prioritizes work assignments. Interfaces with Unifier CMMS, Manager, Administrators, Trades Shops, and requesting party to finalize needs and scope of requested services. Establishes work schedules and goals with employees and customers, creating efficiency and a timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, inspects, electrical circuits, conduit, surface raceways and accessories, buss ducts, and cable trays of all types, sizes, and styles.
• Builds, installs, troubleshoots, maintains electrical infrastructure, and/or repairs motors, motor controls, motor control centers, and interfaces with all necessary external equipment such as fire alarms, computers, safety devices, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, programmable and digital controls or equipment. Working with various voltages ranging from 24 volts to 480 volts or higher as trained and assigned.
• Installs, operates, inspects and repairs high voltage distribution equipment inside and outside the building and makes cable splices in underground applications, manholes, vaults, tunnels, and distribution equipment. Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs emergency power systems such as generators, transfer switches, battery backup (UPS) systems, emergency lighting, etc.
• Performs functional and operational testing using electronic test equipment and meters. Operates equipment to include motorized and hydraulic benders, wire pulling winches, core drills, hydraulic punching tools, portable and stationary saws and drills, vacuum and pressure operated systems. Utilizes truck-mounted lift bucket.
• Set-up systems, develop layouts, develop programs and purchase components for fire alarm protection to support renovation projects in laboratories, large office complexes, access areas and classrooms in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Recommends to the Manager the scope of an assigned project in regard to crew size, types of crafts, material availability, equipment, paperwork, safety checks to maintain proper work and material flow to maintain schedule.
• Determines "technical solution" based on approved standards, code requirements, plans and user requirements. Communicates directly with administrative services, customer, and warehouse personnel to complete project(s) with high quality results in a timely manner. Evaluates problem(s), status of project(s), man hours to complete work assignments.
• Install conduit, wire rack, cable tray, Cat6 and other associated support systems for signal circuits and equipment such as P.A. systems, intercoms, emergency power circuits, lighting, lighting controls, etc.
• Installs and/or modify necessary equipment and components such as safety devices, mechanical, programmable cabling, breaker panels, breakers, and digital controls for equipment.
• Inspect, maintain and repair designated life-safety and door access control and monitoring systems.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs electromechanical equipment, and appliances.
• Performs functional and operational testing using electronic test equipment and meters.
• May be required to operate and utilize various departmental computer software, fill in for supervisor, assist other crafts in performance of assigned duties and train other individuals as assigned.
• Required to work at heights exceeding 10 feet utilizing ladders, scaffold, mechanical lifts and rooftop repairs.
• Required to perform duties in response to emergency situations to meet operational needs. The response can be during off hours or as an extension of the duty day, to include short or no notice notifications. An emergency is characterized as an abnormal environmental condition that impacts facilities, personnel or equipment and if left unchecked, can result in an unhealthy or monetary loss to the University.
• Determines "technical solution" based on approved standards, code requirements, plans and user requirements. Communicates directly with administrative services, customer, and warehouse personnel to complete project(s) with high quality results in a timely manner. Evaluates problem(s), status of project(s), man hours to complete work assignments.
• Install conduit, wire rack, cable tray, Cat6 and other associated support systems for signal circuits and equipment such as P.A. systems, intercoms, emergency power circuits, lighting, lighting controls, etc.
• Installs and/or modify necessary equipment and components such as safety devices, mechanical, programmable cabling, breaker panels, breakers, and digital controls for equipment.
• Inspect, maintain and repair designated life-safety and door access control and monitoring systems.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs electromechanical equipment, and appliances.

Pay Grade: 15

Hours: 7am - 3 pm

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required

A minimum of two (2) years experience in a combination of the following:

• Electrical experience journeyman level or above
• Completion of an associate degree as an electrical technician
• Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational electrical program
• Leadership experience

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrated ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to hear and interpret sounds in the work area and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in hot or cold areas such as steam tunnels and exterior tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to use mechanical and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all assigned related tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical terms related to electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-craft personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Safety/PPE equipment and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use diagnostic test equipment and tools.

Physical Ability

• Stooping, walking, standing, crouching in very confined areas
• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, mechanical lifts and platforms at various heights and levels
• Lifting and carrying over 50 pounds

Requirements

Valid WV State electrical license (journeyman) preferred

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026
Posting Classification: Classified
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Schedule: Full-time