Electrical Specialist

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington is seeking a Facility Operations specialist to install, test, and repair low voltage wiring, cabling, and systems across campus. You will review drawings, maintain documentation, and assist in creating project estimates while supporting safety and high-quality craftsmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Required are a high school diploma or GED with 5 years journey-level experience, or an Associate's degree with 2 years journey-level experience, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 5 years journey-level experience, or an associate degree with 2 years journey-level experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by IU upon date of hire.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and repair low voltage wiring and cabling.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and construction specs.
• Provide field work documentation and project estimates.
• Participate in training apprentices and staff as needed.
• Be available for emergency callouts and overtime.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

English communication

Time management

Quality-focused

Blueprints & schematics

Customer relationship

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED + 5 years journey-level experience

Associate's degree + 2 years journey-level experience

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Meters

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Installs pathways and spaces for installation of low voltage wiring. Installs, terminates, and tests wires and cables, both copper and fiber-optic. Installs, tests, and troubleshoots cabling systems. Installs communications and sound distribution systems. Installs prefabricated systems, such as controllers, dimming systems, life/safety systems, and energy management systems.
• Performs testing, analysis, and repair of video, voice, and data systems.
• Utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner as well as following all applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Reviews and makes applicable recommendations to drawings, blueprints, and construction specifications.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Orders replacement parts and components as needed.
• Provides documentation as required for field work and assignments.
• Assists in providing work estimates on assigned projects.
• Stays available for emergency callouts and overtime as required.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and 5 years of verifiable journey-level experience. OR
• Associate's degree 2 years of verifiable journey level experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Required to have necessary tools to perform work. Equipment utilized: Use of computers, meters, stationary equipment, electrical test and measurement equipment, basic hand tools and specialized equipment.
• May be required to acquire and maintain a material-specific abatement certification, supervisor certification or other required certifications.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$30.71 per hour

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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