Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Shop Supervisor or other designated personnel, perform all duties peculiar to and normally required of an
Electrician, following recognized techniques and procedures. Duties include repairs and maintenance of electrical components, lighting circuit
breakers, etc.
Perform maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance using a computerized maintenance work order system. Provide written(electronic)
records of work completed on a daily basis. Communicate with Supervisors personally or through electronic forms of communication. (email,
phone use etc.). This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of
the organization.
Position Details:
Department: 021441 - Electrical*
Position: 00002246 - Electrician II - Split Week
Base Rate: $48.49 per hour
Please post before 12:00 noon on August 31, 2026. Employees who would like to be considered for
this position should apply at the Department of Human Resources, 129 Lake Street Room 110, before 5:00pm
on September 6, 2026.
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Requirements
Requires minimum of three to five years, recent full time experience working for an electrical contractor, or maintenance organization
Current Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician's license
Proficient knowledge of all electrical systems
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical subsystems and components
Ability to work from blueprints or verbal instructions
Skilled in the use of equipment and tools normally used in the trade
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Supervise work performed by external vendors/contractors
Acts as a liaison to University staff, external personnel vendors and contractors engaged in activities related to building.
Performs related duties such as requisitioning supplies and equipment
Maintains paper and electronic records
Maintains inventory levels.
Demonstrates working knowledge of electronic work order systems and PM systems
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason and analyze and perform calculations
Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach above shoulder
level, and use fine finger movements
Must be able to lift over 50 pounds
The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:
o Exposure to excessive noise
o Will be around moving machinery
o Exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
o Exposure to dust, fumes, gasses
o Will drive motorized equipment
o Will work in confined quarters with the proper PPE
Preferred:
High School graduate, vocational school graduate, or GED is preferred
Experience in a lab or life science setting is preferred
Please note: This is a driving position. Individuals will be required to provide information verifying a valid driver's license,
submit a DMV driving record, and comply with University guidelines regarding insurability.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
| Location | MA |
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