Electrician I

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

The Electrician I works in Utility Services, a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year operation that provides energy and utility services to the Iowa State University community. Utility Services operates and maintains four energy production facilities and an extensive network of utility distribution systems across campus, with a focus on safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally responsible service. The position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces electrical systems and equipment, generally below 600 volts. Work includes electrical systems and equipment such as breakers, relays, wiring, conduit, motors, transformers, generators, motor controls, and meters. The role also involves reading and interpreting blueprints and electrical codes, performing preventive maintenance, estimating materials, and recording time and materials on work orders. The Electrician I may work independently during normal and after-hours work. Work may take place outdoors in varied weather, in areas with excessive noise, dirt, or fumes, and at heights using ladders, scaffolds, or hydraulic lifts. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Requirements

State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet the University's Fleet Safety Program.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the electrical trade.
Knowledge of electrical trade tools and equipment and skill in their safe use.
Knowledge of 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 installation, modification, troubleshooting, and repair work on 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, in areas exposed to excessive noise, dirt, and fumes, and at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolds, or hydraulic lifts.
Ability to work independently during normal work hours and after hours.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing utility electrical systems.
Experience performing electrical maintenance in a utility plant or process plant environment.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical systems and electrically operated equipment, generally below 600 volts, including circuit breakers, relays, switches, wiring, conduit, receptacles, magnetic starters, and controls.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, lights, fixtures, bulbs, tubes, motor control systems, and meters.
Draw layouts and read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and other drawings.
Estimate materials needed as required and record time and materials expended on each work order.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
Interpret local, state, and national electrical codes, instructions, design specifications, and blueprints.
Perform other related duties as assigned.