--- title: Electrician at East Carolina University description: East Carolina University is hiring for the Electrician role in Greenville, NC. Pays $35.1K–$58.3K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/electrician-at-east-carolina-university-01a18a1d-0bc7-7d57-9b54-500e28710dd2 date: 2026-10-30T00:16:16Z og_description: Join East Carolina University as Electrician in Greenville, NC. Pays $35.1K–$58.3K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/pz2gzm.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | East Carolina University | | **Location** | Greenville, NC | | **Salary** | $35.1K/yr - $58.3K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** East Carolina University sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 21 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for East Carolina University. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $55,000 – $73,000 a year (median $64,000). ## Description Position Information | Job Title | Electrician | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Position Number | 905708 | | Vacancy Open to | All Candidates | | Time-Limited | No | | Department Homepage | | | Advertising Department | FS WEST - ELECTRICAL | | Division | Administration & Finance | | Classification Title | 17423 Facility Maintenance Tech Mech Trades | | Competency Level | 2 - Journey | | Working Title | Electrician ll | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.00 | | Full Time or Part Time | Full Time | | Recruitment Range | $35,099 - $58,291 | | Anticipated Hiring Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. | $35,099 - $38,500 | | Salary Grade Equivalency | NC06 | | Work Schedule | Monday-Friday with after hours, weekends and on-call as required | | Work Hours | 8:00am - 5:00pm, except when otherwise required | | Position Location (City) | Greenville | | Job Category | Staff | | Be a Pirate! | Be a Pirate! East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the [**nation’s top public universities**](https://ipar.ecu.edu/dashboards/dshbd-ranking-recognition/) for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, [**ECU**](https://news.ecu.edu/) is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in [**Greenville, N.C.**](https://www.visitgreenvillenc.com/), which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The university supports its workforce through a wide range of [**professional development opportunities**](https://humanresources.ecu.edu/development/) designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a [**comprehensive benefits package**](https://humanresources.ecu.edu/benefits/) that promotes a healthy work-life balance. | | Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | Campus Operations is a major unit in the Administration and Finance Division of ECU with approximately 500 employees and annual budget in excess of $30 million. The Campus Operations organization includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all University real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the University’s Main, Health Sciences, West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC, life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces. | | Primary Purpose of Position | Inspect, test, maintain, and repair all electrical generation, distribution and utilization equipment on the Health Sciences and West Research Campuses, to include but not limited to: electrical transmission and distribution conductors, raceways, switches, transformers, sectionalizing switches, switch gear, switch boards, panel boards, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, generators, automatic transfer switches, generators, uninterruptable power supplies, lighting control systems, lighting contactors, lighting fixtures, egress lighting/signage, fire detection & notification systems, power monitoring/metering systems, security access systems, and public address systems; Establish, implement, and conduct preventative maintenance programs that meet or exceed all OEM recommendations and the recommendations of NFPA 70B; Continually review issues pertaining to the electrical distribution system and utilization equipment to maximize reliability and minimize impact to building occupants. Insure that a safe work environment is maintained for all faculty, staff, students and coworkers; or any other duties assigned by Supervisor. | | Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience | High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. | | License or Certification required by statute or regulation | none | | Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience | Considerable knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical systems, applicable codes, and experience reading blueprints and schematics. Experience with addressable fire alarm systems; familiarity with Halon and FM-200 suppression systems is a plus. Current North Carolina Electrical Contractor’s License, a NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 or 2 certification, a NICET Special Hazards Systems Level 1 certification, or a NICET Electrical PowerTesting Level 1 certification Current NC CDL | | License or Certification required by the Department | Driver’s License | | Special Instructions to Applicant | Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement. | | Additional Instructions to Applicant | | | Job Open Date | 10/29/2026 | | Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. | 11/30/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Alternate option | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. | | Nondiscrimination Statement | East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or . | | Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. | | Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. 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