26-27 Plant Maintenance 1- Electrician

Dubuque Community Schools; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque Community Schools is seeking a Plant Maintenance #1- Electrician to support the Buildings and Grounds Department. The role covers electrical maintenance across school facilities on a 261-day calendar, with a standard 8-hour day (6:30-3pm) and biweekly pay.

A City of Dubuque electrical journeyman license is required, along with three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, repairing electrical systems, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Requires City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, and Electrical Journeyman License/Registration.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial or educational environments as an electrician.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and written reference material.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Able to use hand and power tools.
• Experience with 120/208 volt single phase, 208-480 3 phase, low voltage, data systems; must be qualified to work per National Electric Safety Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance and repair of electrical systems and district infrastructure.
• Inspect, repair and maintain electrical motors, light fixtures, and school equipment.
• Use measuring and testing equipment as required for assigned work.
• Maintain records as required by management.
• Lift and move heavy objects; work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
• Repair/replace switches, receptacles and circuit breakers; install/maintain lighting and automated systems.
• Design and construct electrical projects for facilities, including data and control systems.

Skills

Electrical license

Blueprint reading

Math calculations

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical safety code

Three years experience

Electrical work knowledge

Job description

26-27 Plant Maintenance 1- Electrician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893756

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Plant Maintenance #1- Electrician

Buildings and Grounds Department

261-day work calendar, 8 hours, 6:30-3pm, biweekly pay, $33.69 hourly

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited by: Chief Human Resources Officer

Recommended for Appointment by: Manager of Buildings and Grounds

Chief Financial Officer

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports To: Manager of Buildings and Grounds

• • A City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, and Electrical Journeyman License/Registration is required.
• • Has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of electrical work and code compliance.
• • Has a minimum of three years' experience in commercial and or educational environment as an electrician.
• • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and written reference material.
• • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• • Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• • Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
• • Ability to use hand and power tools.
• • Experienced with 120, 208 volt, single phase, 208-480 3 phase voltage, low voltage, data, and qualified to work in accordance with the National Electric Safety Code.

BASIC FUNCTION:

To provide the day to day maintenance and repair of electrical, and infrastructure of the school facilities, to achieve implementation of educational program goals.

1. 1. To perform work according to accepted trade practices and procedures in cooperation with Manager and Assistant Manager of Buildings and Grounds.
2. 2. To inspect, repair and maintain electrical motors, light fixtures and make electrical repairs to all school equipment.
3. 3. To use measuring and testing equipment required in the performance of assigned work.
4. 4. To maintain records as required by the Manager and Assistant Manager of Buildings and Grounds.
5. 5. To lift and move heavy objects and to work from ladders and scaffolding.
6. 6. Demonstrates a commitment to multicultural nonsexist policies and practices.
7. 7. Adheres to all Board Policies.
8. 8. Assists in the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program on district electrical equipment including electrical lighting circuits, conduit and duct systems, transformers and other types of electrical power equipment. Repair and replace switches, receptacles and circuit breakers. Install and maintain fluorescent lights, ballasts and fixtures. Install and maintain automated systems including parking lot lights, emergency lights, and security lists and controls. Assist other trade workers with electrical repairs and installation.
9. 9. Make repairs to all lighting and other components.
10. 10. Develops and maintains an inventory of spare parts for electrical repairs.
11. 11. Designs and constructs electrical projects (i.e., wiring of computer facilities, making corridor lighting changes).
12. 12. Make repairs to existing electrical units (i.e., public address/intercom systems, telephone systems, computer network systems, fire alarm systems, temperature control systems, security systems, projectors, CCT, food service equipment, and clock systems).
13. 13. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively, both oral and in writing. Lift heavy objects and perform heavy manual labor. Assist in other skilled trade's areas as required.
14. 14. Performs any other duties as assigned.
15. 15. This job description is a general outline only of the duties and responsibilities named and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Additions and/or deletions may be made at any time by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Twelve month contract

2. Forty (40) hours per week

3. Salary and benefits per the negotiated Agreement

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Career and Technical Education > Industrial Electrician

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Amy Hawkins
• 2300 Chaney Road
• Dubuque, Iowa 52001
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]