Facilities Management

We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence.
Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

Join our team of dedicated skills trades staff members!

The Electrician High Voltage will perform high voltage work at the journey level and will be responsible for installing and maintaining electrical service ranging from low to high voltage.

UMBC offers reliable hours in a stable work environment. 

Facilities Management provides free uniforms and shoes for skilled trades positions.  Tools are provided for use on the job as well as a UMBC-owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus. UMBC also assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $51,288 and full-time regular positions offer 11 days of vacation, 15 sick days, 15 holidays including winter break and spring break, as well as 3 personal days. Tuition remission benefits are available immediately for employees.

We offer a generous benefits package including pension plan, health insurance, on-site day care center and much more. See more details about our benefits below.

UMBC has been recognized 13 years in a row as a Great College to Work for.

Specific duties include:

• Performs specified electrical work; repairs or maintain transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits and panels
• Tests electrical circuits
• Replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches
• Plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
• Coordinates the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical service.  Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations and performing high voltage electrical work
• Reads, interprets and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring
• Prepares sketches showing wiring equipment location
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement
• Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials
• Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade
• Cleans work area upon completion of project
• Provides guidance and training in high voltage electrical work to other maintenance personnel
• May have lead responsibility for special projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, two years of which must have been in the installation and repair of high tension (13,000 volts and up) service switch gear and controlling wiring, or motors and motor circuitry of 30 horsepower or more
• Journeyman certification required
• Valid non-commercial class C or equivalent driver's license required

• Experience at the apprenticeship level or above preferred
• At least three years of working with high voltage (13,200 volts) preferred

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
• 11 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:
• Available immediately for employees
• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Supplemental retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.