Electrician II

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Position Title:

Electrician II

Job Group:

Merit

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Position Title:

Electrician II

Job Group:

Merit

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Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires State of Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician license with at least four years as an apprentice plus two years of experience as a journeyman electrician; or State of Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician license with eight years in the electrical trade in maintenance or construction. • Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a commercial electrician.
Skill working on variable frequency drives and complex control systems.
Experience performing other facilities maintenance work including basic plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and/or general mechanical services.

Job Description:

The ISU Athletics Department is seeking Electrician applicants to join their facilities team who can apply knowledge, skills and abilities at the journey level to install and repair electrical systems and equipment (generally less than 600V) for the various Athletics managed facilities.  

Position will demonstrate Journeyman Electrician qualifications, training, experience and technical knowledge. Responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of maintenance, operations and modifications. Will utilize special tools, equipment, and processes to collect, perform initial diagnostics, and respond to data through established guidelines for preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability. Will work regularly with complex control systems and variable frequency drives. Must interact with FP&M and contractors on projects and will provide recommendations to the Athletics Department on electrical projects to out-source.

 

Additionally, this Electrician position will perform various non-electrical facility maintenance work requests to support the department as needed. Team members work in a cross-functional role and must be willing to adapt to changing projects in order to meet priorities within the department. All team members are responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of the department, University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA.
 

Primary Work Schedule :  Monday – Friday, approximately 7:30 am – 4:00pm (some flexibility setting start/end time).

This position will serve on-call approximately one week per month and occasionally serve as a facility technician during assigned home games which occur on evenings or weekends. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all duties listed under Electrician I.

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces 600 volts and less electrical distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to main panel board control systems, programmable controls, solid state control systems, step up and down transformers, current and potential transformers, protective field devices, line monitoring equipment and VFD’s.

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs control systems including lighting, programmable controllers, and building heating and cooling system programmable controllers.

• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment systems and control systems.

• As required, will commission 600 volts and less electrical distribution systems and related equipment, and control systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively use a computer and to monitor facilities systems.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Skill at attention to detail.

• Good customer service and effective teamwork skills.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

• Knowledge of safety precautions mandated by OSHA, NFPA, NEC and the EPA.

• Demonstrates all knowledge, skills, and abilities listed under Electrician I.

• Knowledge of electrical control systems, including variable frequency drives.

• Ability to use and interpret specialty tools and equipment used to troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems.

• Ability to plan and perform work involving the installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair of new and existing control systems and related equipment.

• Ability to work in all types of environmental conditions or in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise, dirt, and fumes and at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolds, or hydraulic lifts.

• Ability to work independently during normal work hours and after hours.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

5070a

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 work references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:

October 23, 2023

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R13298

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