• Ames, Iowa
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Title:

    Electrician I

    Job Group:

    Merit

    Required Minimum Qualifications:

    • Requires State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license. • Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.

    Job Description:

    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

    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.

    Appointment Type:

    Regular

    Number of Months Employed Per Year:

    12 Month Work Period

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Pay Grade:

    5071a

    Original Posting Date:

    August 11, 2026

    Posting Close Date:

    September 7, 2026

    Job Requisition Number:

    R19721

    Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email

    eooffice@iastate.edu

    .

     

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAmes, Iowa

    Skills

    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Circuit Breakersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electric Motorunmatched
    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electrical Transformerunmatched
    • Electrical Utilityunmatched
    • Electrical Wiringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Equipment Replacementunmatched
    • Facilities Managementunmatched
    • Facilities Planningunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
    • Power Plantunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Scaffoldingunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched

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