Journeyman Electrician

Position Information

Description & Details:

• Maintain and repair electrical hardware and equipment in classrooms, offices, and labs: i.e. Lights and power.

• Installation and maintenance of card access system.

• Heating and cooling systems, pump repair.

• Electrical lab repair

• Maintain safety standards set by National and State codes.

• Repair and/or replacement of damaged electrical tubing and equipment.

• Maintain fire alarm and building monitoring equipment.

• Performing on campus utility locates.

• Installation of new equipment and remodeling of campus buildings.

• Calculate load for new equipment to determine feeder size.

• Plan and lay out methods to be used for installation of equipment.

• Removal/add electrical equipment and circuits (outlets, switches, motors, piping), electrical panels, and lights to eliminate hazardous working conditions.

• Install street/sidewalk lighting.

• Repair/replace damaged poles.

• Repair broken underground cable.

• General repair (bulbs, photocells, lens, etc.).

Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm with rotating "On call" schedule

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $76,500 year DOE

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Electrical Technology

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and climb ladders.

• Must be able to perform duties under various work conditions which include hot and cold temperatures, confined spaces, and elevated platforms.

Minimum Licenses/Certifications:

• National Electrical Code.

• Five years work experience as a journeyman in electrical maintenance or construction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. - Preferred

Core Competencies:

• ND Class "A" Journeyman License. Requires 8 hours of classroom training per year.

• Must possess a valid drivers license.

• Computer skills to include Windows and maintenance management software.

• Oral communication and customer service skills.

• Use of electrical multi meters, lifts, basket truck, trencher, wire pullers, and conduit bending tools.

Applicant Materials Required: Resume and a cover letter

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.