Electrician II

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title:

Electrician II

Job Group:

Merit

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 drivers license and meet Universitys Fleet Safety Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience with lighting controls systems including troubleshooting and installation
-Experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) including troubleshooting and installation
-Experience with commercial/industrial and three-phase electrical systems
-Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (e.g. Metasys)
-Experience using electrical system testing and diagnostic tools such as insulation testers thermal imaging or power analyzers

Job Description:

Under general supervision applies knowledge skills and abilities at the journey level to install and repair electrical systems and equipment (generally less than 600V). Demonstrates Journeyman Electrician qualifications training experience and technical knowledge. Responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of maintenance operations and modifications. Performs the duties peculiar to and normally required in the trade of electrician following recognized procedures and techniques for such work. Utilizes special tools equipment and processes (such as insulation testers thermal imaging cameras and Thermal/Infrared (TIR) Predictive Testing procedures) to collect perform initial diagnostics and respond to data through established guidelines for preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

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 VFDs.

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

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.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.

Why Choose ISU

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 22 2025

Posting Close Date:

November 3 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R18001

Position Title:Electrician IIJob Group:MeritRequired 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 ...