Senior Electrician, UVA Athletics Department

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Athletics Senior Electrician to support the department's Facilities and Game Operations office.

This position will support the Department of Athletics' goal of providing operational excellence through consistent, cost effective, proactive, and reliable maintenance and service for the Athletics Maintenance Shop.

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Senior Electrician sets the day-to-day schedule as dictated by the needs of the Department of Athletics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Athletics Senior Electrician to support the department's Facilities and Game Operations office.

This position will support the Department of Athletics' goal of providing operational excellence through consistent, cost effective, proactive, and reliable maintenance and service for the Athletics Maintenance Shop.

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Senior Electrician sets the day-to-day schedule as dictated by the needs of the Department of Athletics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Procuring supplies to maintain inventory and assets (ranging from light bulbs to video board parts/power supplies, etc.).
• Serving as the main point of contact with electric/video board/scoreboard contractors (Daktronics, OES, etc.).
• Responsible for maintaining expense card and reports and gathering cost estimates for unit leadership.
• Involvement/advising with project installations at new venues and/or upgrades to existing venues.
• Coordinating maintenance efforts with Shop Supervisor.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance for electrical systems/scoreboards/video boards in all athletics facilities.
• Planning and organizing annual testing/checks of emergency systems, ensuring any findings are repaired.
• Supervising of 1 full time electrical helper.
• Managing athletics facilities video, timing and sound systems (video boards, ribbon boards, scoreboards, shot clocks, scorer’s tables, precision timing, speakers, amps, control boards, etc.).
• Scheduling electrician coverage for athletic events.
• Providing electrician duties, as needed.

Anticipated hiring range: $60,000 - $68,000 dependent upon qualifications. The selected candidate will pass a background check. This is a full-time, overtime eligible position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Qualifications

Required :

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Seven years of experience

• Journey or master level electrical license.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Working skills in the use of the tools and instruments used to install and maintain electrical equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations; to lay out work details; and to interpret and work from blueprints.

• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule to include occasional evenings, nights and weekends in support of athletic events.

• Basic computer use and familiarity of Microsoft Office.

Preferred :

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of two years of related experience in facility maintenance and supervision.

• Prior experience in an athletics setting or sports/entertainment venue is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with electrical devices utilized in athletic venues, such as scoreboards, video boards, game controls equipment, etc.

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs in order to complete jobs. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties.

To Apply:

Please do not forward any applicant materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be considered.  The successful candidate will pass a background check. Please apply through the UVA Job Board and search for R0045633. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• Resume

• Cover letter 

• Contact information for three professional references.

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.