Job Title: 26-99 Medium Voltage Electrician - Electric Shop Salary $48,841.00 Annually
Location: West Chester University, PA
Job Type: Regular / Full-Time
Job Number: 26-99
Department: Finance & Administration Division
Opening Date: 02/06/2026
Description:
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the position of Medium Voltage Electrician.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.
Benefits:
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
Job Summary:
The medium voltage electrician is under the supervision of the Electrical Shop Foreman. The selected candidate will perform specialized journey level electrical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Responsibilities:
• Perform a variety of skilled duties operating and maintaining electrical power distribution systems and associated equipment with a voltage above 480 volts and below 23,000 volts • Install and maintain transformers, switchgears, and emergency standby generators • Repair and replace underground cables • Clean, test, adjust, repair and replace electrical control equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, cables, generators, synchronous motors and other electrical equipment • Operate, maintain, and monitor a medium voltage substation, utilizing status boards, relays, switches and breakers • Check and interpret substation instrument readings and take corrective action as necessary • Change, connect, disconnect, parallels or affects substitutions for electrical equipment and conductors, using the switchgear mode of operation • Repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments • Inspect and test electrical lighting, power circuits and equipment • Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments • Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes • Replace defective equipment parts such as motors, bushings and bearings and other related electrical parts • Renew circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires • Adhere to applicable safety rules, precautions and procedures while working on "hot" electrical systems including the use of appropriate safety equipment • Operate a lift truck or bucket lift truck to make electrical repairs • Utilize a mobile device for accessing and completing work orders and maintaining workflows • Perform other related work as required
Minimum Qualifications:
• Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade; OR • An equivalent combination of experience and training • Valid drivers license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of electricity associated with medium voltage equipment • Knowledge of maintenance, operation and repair of electrical devices and equipment • Knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials of the electrical trade • Knowledge of the occupational hazards, required safety precautions, and legal requirements involved with electrical work • Knowledge of standard tools, safety equipment, and testing devices used in electrical work • Ability to read and interpret codes, regulations and standards applicable to electrical work • Ability to read and interpret electrical measuring devices • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams • Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division • Ability to communicate effectively in writing • Ability to communicate effectively orally • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Special Instructions:
Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. To be considered for the position, upload the following to the application:
• Resume • List of references with contact information
Review of Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Offers of Employment:
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.
Developing and Sustaining a Diverse Faculty and Staff:
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employee Benefits:
WCU proudly offers comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, generous retirement plans, many wellness programs, a tuition waiver for self and family members, and training, development and advancement opportunities.
Onboarding:
On the first working day, new employees are eligible to enroll in medical benefit plans and can choose between two PPO plans or an HMO plan. Supplemental dental, vision, hearing and prescription coverage is also offered to employees. The Get Healthy Wellness program rewards participants with reduced health care premiums and provides tools and resources to maintain good health. Flexible spending accounts allow employees to withhold income from their paychecks before taxes for reimbursement of approved medical and dependent care expenses.
Leave and Time-Off Benefits:
Leave and time-off benefits include generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays. Choice of two group retirement plans with generous employer contributions. Voluntary retirement plans offer two additional options to save and invest money for retirement and are available to all employees upon their date of hire. Group life insurance is provided at no cost to all permanent employees. Voluntary long-term disability insurance (LTD) and voluntary group life and personal accident insurance (VGLIP/AD&D) are available to employees. State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) provides a wide range of free services including counseling, legal, and financial services.
Employee Group:
The employee group for this position is American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). For additional benefit details please see the PASSHE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PAGE.
Disclaimer:
The information is provided for general purposes only. Legal Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies that may arise. Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change. The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.