Electrician I

The Facilities Planning and Management department is seeking a journey level electrician to apply knowledge and skills to install and repair electrical systems to support operations of the Power Plant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics
• Experience installing maintaining and repairing Utility electrical systems.
• Experience working electrical maintenance in utility plant or process plant environment.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Installs maintains troubleshoots repairs and replaces electrical systems and electrical operated equipment (generally less than 600V) including but not limited to circuit breakers relays switches wiring conduit receptacles and magnetic starters and controls.
Installs maintains troubleshoots repairs and replaces electrical equipment including but not limited to electric motors transformers generators lights fixtures bulbs tubes motor control systems and meters.
Draws layouts reads and interprets blueprints schematics and other drawings.
As required estimates materials needed and records time and materials expended on each work order.
Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
Requires the knowledge of and ability to interpret local state and national electrical codes.
Requires the ability to interpret instructions design specifications and blueprints.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles methods and techniques used in the electrical trade.
Knowledge of the tools and equipment of the electrical trade and skill in their safe use.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
Knowledge of safety precautions mandated by OSHA NFPA NEC and the EPA.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret local state and national electrical codes.
Ability to interpret instructions specifications and blueprints.
Ability to plan and perform work involving the installation modification troubleshooting and repair of new and existing electrical systems and related equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather 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.

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:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Why Choose Iowa State University
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

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.