Electrician

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Health savings account

Paid holidays

Tuition subsidy

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a skilled Electrician for Facility Operations to maintain and repair electrical systems across campus. The role requires journey-level experience and the ability to work safely in a dynamic university environment.

This full-time position in Bloomington, IN offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition assistance for employees and family members, with a competitive hourly wage of $39.09 and supplemental pay details as noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years verifiable journey-level electrical experience.
• Valid driver’s license eligible for IU insurance.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, motors, fixtures, and panels.
• Diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and tools and correct issues.
• Inspect systems for hazards, comply with codes, and plan layouts per job specs.
• Train apprentices and other workers as needed.
• Drive facilities maintenance and related projects to completion.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Customer relationships

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conduit benders

Voltmeter

OHM meter

Drills

Cable pullers

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities 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 Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington.

• Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical or electronic wiring, motors, light fixtures, electric panels; controls wall clocks, compressors, and thermostats.
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components, including installing low voltage and multimedia cabling.
• Performs custom electronic design and installation.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and to correct the problem.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Bends conduit using electric or mechanical bender and places conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
• Performs other general building maintenance as assigned. Drives vehicles as needed.

EDUCATION

Required

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

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of verifiable journey level experience in the electrical field

Preferred

• CEDIA Level 1 training and certification and Siemens Control Systems knowledge; OR
• Certificate in DOL apprenticed electrical trade

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver¿s license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

Skills

Required

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates 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 materials, methods, and tools involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Equipment utilized: Craft-related hand and power tools. Examples - drills, conduit benders, drill presses, cable pullers, meters (volt, OHM, AMP, Meg), hand tools, hand drills, lathes, and hoisting equipment
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to determine the appropriate tools and equipment needed on the job and use them safely
• May be required to acquire and maintain abatement or OSHA required certifications

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

$39.09 per hour

Position will be receiving a supplemental payment that is not in their base pay (FYS) which will end up having about $230 per paycheck of supplemental pay on top of their base pay.

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

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at [e-mail] or by visiting IUPD.

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