Electrical/Electronics Specialist

State of Minnesota; Moose Lake (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Corrections seeks an Electrical/Electronics Specialist for Moose Lake facility. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and supervision of an IP crew for kitchen equipment, electrical panels, and related systems.

Primary duties involve service and installation with IP teams on fire alarm systems, plus training and safety documentation. Requires Class A Journey/Master Electrician and Electronics background with relevant coursework or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry as a Class A Journey or Master Electrician.
• A) Vocational/technical degree in Electronics (course: Electronic Control Theory and Electronic Control Applications)
• B) Electronics experience with primary responsibility for installation, operation, programming and maintenance of commercial security, environmental and fire alarm control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, installation and supervision while supervising an IP work crew on repairs to all commercial kitchen equipment, electrical distribution panels, and related electrical equipment.
• Provide service, maintenance, training, and installations with an IP work crew to the facility Fire alarm systems
• Provide training and documentation for IP work crew on safety practices and installation procedures of repairs and projects.
• Maintain security of all tools, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Class A Journey Electrician

Master Electrician

Electrical experience

Education

Vocational/technical degree in Electronics

Job description

Working Title: Electrical/Electronics Specialist

Job Class: Electrical/Electronics Specialist

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 97138
• Location : Moose Lake
• Telework Eligible : No
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 09/19/2026
• Closing Date : 10/09/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corr-Willow Rv-Moose Lk-AFSCME
• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Moose Lake / ML Electronics Supervisor
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $34.16 - $39.66 / hourly; $71,326 - $82,810 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position provides installation and maintenance to electrical-electronic related apparatuses, buildings, machinery, and commercial kitchen equipment at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) – Moose Lake. Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide maintenance, installation and Supervision while supervising an Incarcerated Person (IP) work crew on repairs to all commercial kitchen equipment, electrical distribution panels, and related electrical equipment.
• Provide service, maintenance, training, and installations with an IP work crew to the facility Fire alarm systems
• Provides training and documentation for assigned IP work crew on proper safety practices and installation procedures of repairs, preventive maintenance repairs and projects.
• Maintain security of all tools, equipment and supplies so that the security of the facility is not compromised.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .

You must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry as a Class A Journey or Master Electrician

AND you must have either A or B below:

A) Vocational/technical degree in Electronics (Note: The degree program must include the following courses: Electronic Control Theory and Electronic Control Applications) OR

B) Electronics experience with primary responsibility for the installation, operation, programming and maintenance of commercial security, environmental and fire alarm control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Electronics experience with primary responsibility for the installation, operation, programming and maintenance of commercial security, environmental and fire alarm control systems.
• Experience working in a correctional or secured environment.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist of a physical examination, a drug test and/or tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) .

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.