Electrician

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a skilled Electrician to maintain, repair, and install secondary power distribution systems (120-600 V) across campus. The role requires reading blueprints, interpreting specifications, and coordinating with maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable electrical infrastructure.

Applicants should hold a Michigan Journeyman Electrician license and a Master Electrician license for progression.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Trade-specific Trades Helper program, apprenticeship, or an associate degree.
• Five years of electrical trade experience, including four years commercial installation.
• State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license.
• Master’s Electrician license required for progression at 24 months.
• Expert knowledge of electrical codes, rules, and safety precautions.
• Valid driver's license; CDL may be required with endorsements.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Frequent lifting 26–75 lbs; occasional over 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair secondary power distribution systems (120-600V).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and related systems (security, fire alarms).
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications for repairs and projects.
• Correspondence via email, training, meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Vehicle operation

On-call

Education

High school diploma

Trades Helper program

Apprenticeship program

Journeyman Electrician license

Master Electrician license

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Position Summary

Salary: $36.32- $41.84 upon meeting progression step requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time. Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular, in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

This position will maintain, repair, and install secondary power distribution systems (120-600 volts), including distribution and branch panels, feeders, branch wiring, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, motors, starters, motor control centers (MCC) , generators and controls; installs, maintains, repairs and tests communications and specialty systems, such as fire alarms, smoke detectors, vehicle parking control systems, security systems and emergency lighting; tests continuity of electrical circuits of installed or repaired equipment using electrical measuring instruments; analyzes malfunctioning of electrical equipment using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, and visual inspection; installs and troubleshoots variable frequency drives and similar equipment; will read and interpret blueprints, diagrams , sketches, circuit diagrams and job specifications; requisitions materials and parts; estimate time and material to be used on the job; stock , maintain, and may operate a University service vehicle. This position will carry an on-call cell phone on a rotating basis.

This posting will fill 3 vacancies.

Breakdown of job responsibilities are as follows:

50%: Installs, maintains, and repairs secondary power distribution systems (120-600 volts), including distribution and branch panels, feeders, branch wiring, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, motors, starters, motor control centers (MCC), generators and related electrical controls.

20%: Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, motors, motor controls, breaker panels, lighting, security, fire alarms systems.

10%: Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems.

10%: Interpreting and detailing blueprints, as-builts, specifications and archives for for the purpose of investigating repairs and for project preparation.

10%: Correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or an associate degree, or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years of experience in the electrical trade that includes four years of experience in commercial electrical installation, maintenance and troubleshooting and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification, or equivalent experience.
• Possession of a State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license.
• Must possess a Master’s Electrician license to receive progression the step increases at the 24-month mark.
• Expert knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and national).
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license and may require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with applicable endorsements.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds.

Desired Qualifications

Two years of job-related experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives for electric motors including associated controls, fire alarm, lighting controls, and related network communications systems; experience in customer contact.

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Work Hours

NON-STANDARD/VARIABLE WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday, first shift - 8 hours variable between the hours of 6:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.

Website

www.ipf.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

Hauling tools and materials to and from job site.

Summary of Health Risks

Risks that have been identified by Works in Noisy (at or above 85 decibels) areas. Environmental Health and Safety, such as exposure to lead, asbestos, etc.

Bidding Eligibility ends September 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM