Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
The Opportunity
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work.
The Estates and Infrastructure Services is responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the University’s property, buildings and infrastructure at all campuses and centers throughout its 12-member countries. Strategic Asset Management, Property Maintenance, Building & Property Standards and Design Services, Occupational Health & Safety Standards, and the Project Management of Major Capital works are key areas within the Section of E & I Services working together to ensure the physical estate supports the University Strategic and Academic Plans for the campuses. These include being the drivers of key campus sustainability initiatives, including energy, water & space efficiency as well as waste management through the adoption and maintenance of internationally recognized and benchmarked property and service standards.
The Trades Technician-Electrical Services is an experienced and qualified electrician responsible for implementing campus maintenance, in conjunctions with contractors and other maintenance service providers, including to implement maintenance projects at the assigned campuses and centers.
The Trades Technician-Electrical Services will report to the Campus Coordinators Estates Maintenance Services and is expected to interact with staff, students’ contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders for the purposes of implementing campus maintenance services. The position will be based at the Samoa Campus.
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A degree with one (1) year of relevant work experience; or
- A diploma and three (3) years of relevant work experience, specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- A combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Desireable:
- A valid wireman’s license;
- A valid driver’s license;
- Good spoken and written English language skills;
- Experience with computers and office software (word/excel/projects);
- Experience with automated work order systems.
Enquiries and further information:
Email: myhr@usp.ac.fj. Phone 679-3231000
The position is available for a term of three year and may be renewed by mutual agreement
Salary Range
- WST52,248 to WST60,789 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 9 August 2026
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities under the HR webpage.
Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
You must include in your resume the names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Declaration
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Job Functions
Industry
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier provider of tertiary education in the Pacific region and an international centre of excellence for teaching, consulting and training on all aspects of Pacific culture, environment and human resource development