Electrical Specialist (Electrician Assistant)

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a Facility Operations Technician within the Capital Planning and Facilities unit. This role supports low-voltage electrical systems, security networks, and life-safety systems, working under guidance to accelerate high-priority work orders on campus.

The position requires a high school diploma, 3 years of craft maintenance experience in construction, appliance repair, and electrical installations, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years craft maintenance involving construction, appliance repair, electrical control installation and repair.
• Preferred enrollment in an electrical technology or electronic systems program.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain low-voltage electrical systems, security networks, and life-safety systems.
• Run and secure signaling and communication cables through conduits and framing.
• Terminate copper wiring into security control panels and modules.
• Mount locks, cameras, sensors, and automation modules with hand and power tools.
• Map paths, verify connectivity, and check circuits using meters and testing instruments.
• Follow NEC safety rules and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Assist senior specialists and perform other semi-skilled electrical tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Customer relations

Project coordination

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Electrical tech program preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Tone generators

Hand & power tools

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.

Over the next 12 to 24 months, Capital Planning and Facilities faces an extraordinary volume of critical infrastructure work specifically required for the Chancellor's Office. This position will directly execute and accelerate high-priority work orders, including card access point installations, panic button testing and integration, and security camera deployments. Given the rising scale and technical complexity of capital projects across Indiana University, this position creates a structured internal career pipeline, serving as a talent incubator for future advancement into the Electrical Specialist roles.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Assists lead technicians with installing, configuring, and maintaining low-voltage electrical systems, security networks, and life-safety systems. This specific designation means a person in this role is not just pulling cables; they are building foundational expertise in specialized electrical control circuits, relay logic, and automation protocols.
• Runs, fishes, and secures low-voltage signaling and communication cables through conduit networks, structured plenums, and framing.
• Strips, dresses, and terminates copper wiring into security control panels, power supplies, relay modules, and peripheral devices.
• Mounts electronic locks, biometric scanners, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, motion sensors, and smart automation modules using precise hand and power tools.
• Assists senior specialists in utilizing multimeters and tone generators to map paths, check continuity, and detect ground faults.
• Measures, cuts, bends, and installs thin-wall electrical metallic tubing (EMT) or PVC paths for exposed circuitry.
• Inputs basic device zones, configures network IP addresses, and verifies communication links using software interfaces under direct guidance.
• Executes rigorous job-site safety measures, including proper tool staging, ladder stability protocols, and strict adherence to National Electrical Code (NEC) articles.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit (both EMT and rigid, and wiremold). Measures, cuts, and installs wires into conduit and makes proper connections at junction boxes and equipment.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads and twisting wires together, and applies tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment. Installs or replaces control and distribution apparatus such as switches and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
• Performs electrical repairs to include, but not limited to, outlets, switches, and ballasts; removes and replaces light fixtures; and repairs appliances and faulty equipment and systems.
• Investigates circuits to determine source, voltage, load, zone, etc. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as multi-meter, volt-ohm meter, amp-probe, etc. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Cleans work areas, tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Performs other semi-skilled electrical as assigned. Drives vehicle as needed.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years Craft maintenance work which includes experience in construction, appliance repair, and electrical control installation and repair.

Preferred

• Enrollment in an electrical technology or electronic systems engineering program is highly preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

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

SKILLS

Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• 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.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Working knowledge of electrical methods, practices, and have knowledge of the applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical materials, tools, equipment, and testing instruments such as multi-meter, volt-ohm meter, amp-probe, etc.
• Ability to perform duties requiring frequent medium-heavy physical effort.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to make and work from measurements and to make mathematical computations required to complete assigned tasks.

Preferred

• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure complex low-voltage wiring is neat, safe, and perfectly labeled.
• Capacity to capture, process, and execute detailed technical instructions from senior engineering personnel without deviation.
• Natural inclination toward logical troubleshooting and diagnostic problem-solving.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IU Bloomington campus area.

Bloomington, Indiana

Hourly Rate - $20.00 - $24.00

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)

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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