Electrical Specialist

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays and time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a skilled trades technician in Facility Operations to install low voltage wiring, terminate and test copper and fiber-optic cables, and troubleshoot cabling systems on campus in Bloomington, IN.

The role requires reading blueprints, following safety rules, and training apprentices as needed. A high school diploma or GED with journey-level experience or an associate degree with related experience is required, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of journey-level experience or an Associate's degree with 2 years journey-level experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by IU on hire.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and work with MS Office tools.
• Ability to work safely, manage time, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Install low voltage wiring, terminate and test copper and fiber-optic cables.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot cabling systems and communications/sound systems.
• Review drawings, blueprints and construction specifications, and provide documentation for field work.
• Support apprentice training and assist in measuring work estimates.
• Be available for emergency callouts and overtime as required.
• Drive vehicle to project sites when needed.

Skills

Safety first

English communication

Time management

Quality mindset

Professionalism

Reading blueprints

Project coordination

Customer relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Meters

Hand tools

Specialized equipment

Computers

Stationary equipment

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

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

Job Summary

• Installs pathways and spaces for installation of low voltagewiring. Installs, terminates, and tests wires and cables, bothcopper and fiber-optic. Installs, tests, and troubleshoots cablingsystems. Installs communications and sound distribution systems.Installs prefabricated systems, such as controllers, dimmingsystems, life/safety systems, and energy management systems.
• Performs testing, analysis, and repair of video, voice, anddata systems.
• Utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner as well asfollowing 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 otherworkers as needed.
• Orders replacement parts and components as needed.
• Provides documentation as required for field work andassignments.
• Assists in providing work estimates on assigned projects.
• Stays available for emergency callouts and overtime asrequired.
• Drives vehicle if needed.

Qualifications

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

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

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

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 communicationskills.
• 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, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with externalconstituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successfulcompletion.
• 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. Equipmentutilized: Use of computers, meters, stationary equipment,electrical test and measurement equipment, basic hand tools andspecialized equipment.
• May be required to acquire and maintain a material-specificabatement certification, supervisor certification or other requiredcertifications.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures andbackgrounds.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectivelycommunicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handleequipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remainstationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requiresthe ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The rolerequires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well asfar away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheralspace of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depthperception. The person in this role must be able to perform theessential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$30.71 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a widearray 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, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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