Building Maintenance Specialist - Electrical

Dakota State University; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

SD Retirement

Paid time off

Reduced tuition

Liability coverage

Family leave

Job summary

Dakota State University is seeking a full-time Building Maintenance Specialist - Electrical to support facilities operations. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Trade and focuses on electrical maintenance, repairs, and installation across campus.

The position requires a journeyman electrical license or the ability to obtain one within six months, and the candidate must be able to work independently, lift 50 lbs, and operate various tools.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Follow instructions

Operate equipment

Independent work

Lift 50lbs

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Work at heights

Confined spaces

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

Journeyman electrical license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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. In addition, employees receive 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage
• Paid family leave

DSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and DSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [e-mail]

E-Verify, EOE.