Electrician – Facilities Management (Casual Position)

Original job posting

Establish and perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for electrical, security clock, and fire alarm systems, coordinating with outside agencies as needed. Support other maintenance staff, maintain working knowledge of system schematics and control logic, and attend training to keep current with technology changes.

Job details

Date Posted: August 28th, 2026 Posting Deadline: Open Unil Filled Department: Facilities Management Type of Employment: Casual Rate of Pay: $36.36 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Electrician on a casual basis to join our Facilities Management team. Job Information And Responsibilities Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations, the Electrician will: Establishes and performs preventative maintenance routines, and performs trouble-shooting and repair to electrical, security clock, and fire alarm systems. Works closely with any outside agency that is required to perform work on the above noted systems. Uses any such collaboration to enhance knowledge and trouble-shooting expertise. Assists other maintenance staff in PM, trouble-shooting, and repair of electrical, security, and fire alarm systems and associated equipment. Establishes a good working knowledge of all electrical, security, and fire alarm schematics, drawings, and control logics within the complex. Attends training sessions to keep up with technological changes in electrical and fire alarm systems. Experience And Education Requirements To be the successful Electrician you will have: Certified Electrical Tradesperson with two (2) years related experience in construction or maintenance. Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner, following health and safety legislation and all required safe work practices and procedures, in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage. Ability to communicate effectively in a positive manner conveying and responding to information. Ability to interact with customers in a positive working relationship. Ability to work alone and complete tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to take initiative in completing tasks with minimal instruction. Technical certification or trades school certificate. Application Details Apply for this opportunity by submitting your resume to patrick.farmer@smu.ca Resume Cover Letter Three Professional References Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we welcome applications from women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity and others who might contribute to the growth and enrichment of our community. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at hr@smu.ca.

What you’ll do

Establish and perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for electrical, security clock, and fire alarm systems, coordinating with outside agencies as needed. Support other maintenance staff, maintain working knowledge of system schematics and control logic, and attend training to keep current with technology changes.

Requirements

Applicants must be certified electrical tradespeople with two years of related construction or maintenance experience and a technical certification or trades school certificate. They must work safely, communicate and interact positively with customers, collaborate with a team, and complete tasks independently with minimal supervision and instruction.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Preventive Maintenance
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Security System Maintenance
• Fire Alarm System Maintenance
• Reading Electrical Schematics
• Understanding Control Logic
• Teamwork
• Health and Safety Practices
• Communication
• Customer Relations
• Independent Work
• Initiative
• Technical Training

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Education