Job Description
Job Description
Title: Electrician I - Alabama A&M - Facilities
Requisition #: 677636
Location: Huntsville, AL, US
Career Area: Facilities
Information at a Glance
Job Description
Aramark Facilities Management is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician / Electrician I to support facilities at Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems in residential, academic, and commercial building environments. The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-focused electrician who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and respond to electrical service requests in a fast-paced setting. Daily work includes reading blueprints, diagnosing electrical issues, sourcing repair parts, and ensuring all installations meet applicable electrical codes and safety standards. This position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and participates in a rotating on-call schedule one week per month. Compensation for this role is $30.00 - $37.50 per hour.
Job Responsibilities
- Respond to electrical work orders and service requests in a timely manner.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical system issues in residential, academic, and commercial facilities.
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, receptacles, switchgear, transformers, and other electrical components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals to complete installations and repairs.
- Test electrical equipment and circuits using meters and diagnostic tools to verify proper operation.
- Identify, source, and document parts required for repairs and new installations.
- Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Maintain accurate records of completed work, inspections, repairs, and material usage.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all facility safety procedures.
- Work independently while effectively managing changing priorities and urgent maintenance needs.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hours electrical emergencies as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Journeyman Electrician license or certification.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial and residential electrical experience.
- Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety practices, codes, and installation standards.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and documentation skills.
- Availability to work Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM.
- Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule (one week per month).
- Ability to lift, carry, bend, climb, push, pull, walk, and stand for extended periods while working in electrical and maintenance environments.
Preferred
- Experience working in higher education, healthcare, industrial, or large commercial facilities.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Additional electrical, safety, or trade certifications.
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Huntsville, AL |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Salary | $30–$37.50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1936 |
| Website | https://www.aramark.com/ |
About Company
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.
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