Building Maintenance Specialist - Electrical

Dakota State University•Madison, SD
•Onsite

About The Position

Dakota State University is seeking applications for a full-time Building Maintenance Specialist – Electrical. The position will report to the Assistant Director of Facilities Trade.

Requirements

  • Journeyman’s electrical license (or ability to obtain one within 6 months).
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to operate required equipment.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs regularly.
  • Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Deal tactfully and work effectively with others.
  • Must be comfortable working from heights or lifts.
  • Must be comfortable working in confined spaces.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Repairing or replacing electrical fixtures.
  • Replacing fuses, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and ballast.
  • Replacing belts, motors, and bearings on appliances and equipment.
  • Oversee warranty issues from general construction projects.
  • Running conduit and pulling wire.
  • Installing new devices included but not limited to panel boards, breakers, conduit, boxes, switches, receptacles, wire, lights, fans.
  • Assisting other trades on repair and construction projects.
  • Installing or repairing underground wiring.
  • Maintenance and testing on emergency lights, exhaust fans, etc.

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits package – health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, health reimbursement account.
  • South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive 6% fully matched contributions from SDRS and are vested after three years of service.
  • Paid time off – full time 12-month employees earn 15 days per year of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year.
  • Employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
  • Reduced tuition for education.
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Paid family leave
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