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With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

The Electrician performs assignments involving repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and installations of electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of related and progressively more responsible experience; a relevant combination of education, other experience and training may be substituted for years of related experience
• Must provide basic hand tools
• Valid US Driver license is required

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

To be considered as a Sr. Electrician, candidates must meet the Electrician requirements, and have five (5) or more years of related and progressively more responsible electrical maintenance and installation experience 

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical maintenance and installation
• Proficient in all wiring types (mc, rx, bx, emt, pvc, rigid, wiremold, seal-tight & Greenfield)
• Proficient in circuitry (receptacles, single pole switches, 3-way, 4-way and double pole)
• Ability to diagnose, repair or replace damaged or broken wires or cables associated with malfunctioning electrical apparatus such as transformers, motors and motor controllers, lighting circuits and fixtures, switch gear and transfer switches.
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and use blueprints to wire, install and troubleshoot electrical equipment and controls.
• Ability to work with ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts.
• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic functions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to use a computer using standard office software and industry specific software
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team member

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range:

• Electrician: $24.50 - $26.00 per hour
• Sr. Electrician: $30.00 - 34.00 per hour

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.