Electrician (Traineeship Eligible)

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Electrician (Traineeship Eligible) Department Facilities Services Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo is looking for a Trades Specialist (Electrician) to join our Facilities Department! In this role, you will perform journey-level electrician work and may supervise others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and equipment.

You'll be responsible for all electrical work, including the planning and laying out of work and the diagnosis of trouble in electrical systems or equipment in an assigned area, project, or facility. This will include repairs, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and equipment, including motors, transformers, wiring, switches, alarm systems, controls, and related equipment. To ensure continued safety, this position requires care and precision in its performance while following applicable electric code regulations.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be hired at the SG-12 level you must have:

Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

• *Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Coursework must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

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To be hired at Trainee Level 1 (equated to SG-09), you must have:

Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below at a NYS agency which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math.

To be hired at Trainee Level 2 (equated to SG-11), you must have:

Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee 1; OR completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training, 144 hours of electrician trade-specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a "C" or better average in their coursework.

• If you are eligible for this position by way of the traineeship program, your salary will be that of the salary grade of your traineeship level.

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When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

DEPARTMENT OPERATING NEEDS

• Working knowledge of electrical theory and practice, mathematics, applicable standards and electicial code regulations as applied to the electrical trades, and knowledge of practices and techniques
• Ability to read circuit diagrams, architectural blueprints, and generator and motor control diagrams
• Ability to use the tools, equipment and materials of the electrical trade and the ability to train and supervise others
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, read, write, and communicate
• Possession of a valid NYS driver's license
• Possession of computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems and other computerized applications

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C555 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled 43102 Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Job Posting Date 09/29/2026 Job Posting Closed Date 10/14/2026 Salary Dependent on level of hire, starting at $44,560* Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

• References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews.
• If you are eligible for this position by way of the traineeship program, your salary will be that of the salary grade of your traineeship level.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion!

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report(ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5650

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Repair and Install Electrical Systems

• Repairs, maintains and installs electrical systems and equipment including motors, transformers, wiring, switches, alarm systems, and related equipment
• Repairs malfunctions by replacing burnt-out elements and fuses, bypassing or replacing defective wiring, finding switch contact points, and cleaning or rewiring motors
• Plans layout and wires new installations, consistent with specifications and electrical codes
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
• Repairs mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electronic components of electrical equipment and controls using standard tools, gauges, and procedures
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit
• Locates and determines electrical malfunction using test instruments including a(n) ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, and test lamp
• Tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency using standard test equipment and by observing functioning
• Makes adjustments to electrical equipment

Percentage Of Time 50% Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Ensure Implementation of Electrical Code Regulations

• Inspects circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding, and repairs or rewires systems according to building codes and safety regulations
• Plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and electrical codes
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments or replacement

Percentage Of Time 20% Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Communication

• Communicate with supervisor and others to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Maintain computerized records
• Work proficiently in the use of computerized maintenance management system, e-mail and other computer applications as assigned or required

Percentage Of Time 15% Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 4: Blueprints and Sketches

• Prepare wiring diagrams from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project
• Recommend to supervisor the kind, quantity and quality of materials to be used
• Prepare sketches showing location of all wiring and equipment or follow diagrams or blueprints

Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 5: Supervise/Train

• Supervise and/or train others in performing same or directly related work

Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 6: High Voltage System Troubleshooting

• Aligns, troubleshoots and repairs high voltage systems and components

Percentage Of Time 5%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How do you meet the minimum qualifications of the Trade Specialist (Electrician) position?

• SG-12: Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson

• SG-12: Successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program as outlined in the minimum qualifications

• SG-12: An equivalent combination of experience and training

• Trainee Level 1

• Trainee Level 2

• I do not meet any of the listed qualifications

• • Do you have experience working independently within commercial electric?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents