Electrician

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleAdmin, Inc. in Chadron, NE seeks a skilled Journeyman Electrician to install, repair and maintain electrical and communication wiring in campus buildings and dormitories.

Requires a Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor license prior to start, HS diploma plus two years' experience, and a valid driver's license. Salary range $44,141-$51,099; full-time, non-exempt. May require emergency response nights or weekends; adherence to electrical codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of work experience repairing and maintaining electrical systems.
• Ability to possess a Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor license prior to employment start date.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Install conduits, power conductors, switches, receptacles, fixtures and related components.
• Maintain and repair electrical appliances, motors, fixtures, equipment and fire alarm systems.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to plan electrical installations.
• Respond to emergencies as needed and ensure compliance with local, state and federal codes.

Skills

Electrical repair

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Applications received after interviews are scheduled may not be fully considered for this position.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

This is skilled electrical work at the Journeyman’s License level, installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and communication wiring, electrical fixtures, equipment and
systems in campus buildings and dormitories. Performs varied tasks such as installing conduit and wiring according to building plans and diagrams, installing telephone wiring and computer network wiring, assisting in examining, repairing and maintaining motor, lighting and fan units, repairing and maintaining fire alarms in buildings and dormitories. Direct supervision is received from
a technical superior with work reviewed in the form of results achieved and adherence to local, State and Federal electrical codes

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

1. Install conduits, power conductors, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc.
2. Maintain and repair electrical appliances, motors, fixtures, equipment, fire alarm systems, sound systems, etc.
3. Install, disconnect and repair motors, starters, controllers, etc.
4. Analyze and remedy electrical problems with the control circuits of air conditioning and heating systems
5. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and layouts and where necessary draw layouts of electrical circuits to be installed

Secondary Duties:

1. Operate and maintain public address systems and equipment for campus special events and athletic events
2. Read and interpret city, state and federal electrical codes
3. Perform preventive maintenance work
   • a. Exercise diagnostic programs
   • b. Measure, record and calibrate field sensors and transducers
   • c. Measure voltage and other electronic values
   • d. Test and calibrate solid state integrated circuits
4. Implement energy conservation methods by engineering and designing monitoring and control subsystem additions to existing data gathering panels
5. May perform general maintenance on freight and passenger elevators in emergencies
6. May be asked to respond to emergencies on nights or weekends
7. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Graduation from Senior High School or equivalent supplemented by two years of work experience repairing and maintaining electrical systems or any combination of skills, knowledge and abilities that meet these requirements.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to possess a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License prior to employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

None

License and Certification Requirements

Ability to possess a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License prior to employment start date.

Other Requirements

Successful background records check
Valid driver’s license
Satisfactory evaluation of driving record

Salary Information

Salary Information $44,141-$51,099

FTE

1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NAPE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1598P

Open Date

Open Date 02/11/2026

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires the individual to work in Chadron, NE. Are you willing and able to relocate if you do not already live in the area?
  • No
  • Yes
• * Do you have a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to possess a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman's Electrician, Master Electrician, or Electrical Contract License prior to employment start date?
  • Yes
  • No