Electrician
 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | |
paid time off, sick time
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 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
| 3203 North Downer Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 13, 2026 | |
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Position Title:Electrician
Job Category:University Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Electrician
Job Duties:
Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do. BUILD YOUR FUTURE. KEEP YOUR LIFE. Your skills are in demand. Your time is valuable. Your future matters. You've spent years mastering your trade. Now put that experience to work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), where skilled craftspeople keep a major public university running and help shape Milwaukee's future. YOUR FUTURE. BUILT TO LAST. A good career is about more than today's paycheck. Eligible UWM craftworkers have access to Wisconsin Retirement System benefits, health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays - an employment package that can help you plan for retirement, manage life's unexpected demands, and build greater financial security over time. YOUR LIFE. OUTSIDE THE JOB. Your time matters, too. Explore vacation options and learn about the schedule, overtime expectations, and on-call responsibilities of the position. Put your skills to work while making room for the people and priorities that matter most to you. YOUR CRAFT. MAKING A DIFFERENCE. UWM depends on skilled professionals to maintain the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and other systems that keep campus operating. Your work and expertise help keep UWM's classrooms, labs, and facilities running safely and efficiently, supporting student success and the Milwaukee community. Work for an organization where quality workmanship, safety, and reliability matter every day. LOOK AT THE WHOLE OPPORTUNITY. Hourly wages matter. So do retirement benefits, health coverage, paid time off, working conditions, and opportunities to grow. As technology and campus needs evolve, opportunities for job-related training and professional growth can help you continue building your expertise and career progression path. Bring your skills. Build your future. Keep your life. 45% - Completes skilled electrical installations and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes in various work environments.
15% - Interprets blueprints and drawings and completes electrical calculations to assess and determine specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client.
15% - Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs. 10% - Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations. 5 % - Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations. 5% - Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed. 5% - Other Duties as assigned. Hybrid Work:This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work. Compensation: $55.80 / hour (based on the 100-hour leave rate) Additional information about paid time off and benefits can be found here: 2026 Benefits Quick Guide: Crafts Workers 2026 Benefits Quick Guide: Crafts Workers Required Qualifications:
Interested applicantsare required toapply online andprovide acover letter, resume and journey card addressingyour professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications. Note:Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior tosubmittingthe online application.Applicationsmissingany of therequired documents listedprior to the application deadlinewill bemarked asincompleteand will not beconsidered. PLEASE NOTE: resumes, cover letters, and journey card will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 11/27/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 11/26/2026. Applications submitted after 11/26/2026 may not be reviewed. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. Additionaldocumentssubmittedaside from acover letter, resume, and journey cardwill not bereviewed. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates willbe requiredto verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. The selected candidate must complete a Vehicle Use Agreement application which allows a review of driver records to compare the candidate's driving record to the University Driver Authorization Standards (https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/). Employment is contingent upon successfully meeting these requirements. Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening. Contact Information: Questions can be directed to Tanner Neahous; HR Coordinator at tneahous@uwm.edu Reasonable Accommodations UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |