Electrician

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Nine paid holidays plus discretionary

Tuition assistance

Medical & dental insurance

Retirement program

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking an Electrician to perform planning, installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems, wiring, machinery, and equipment on campus. Work hours are 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime and after-hours call back as needed.

Responsibilities include wiring layouts, fixture installation, and conducting routine testing to ensure electrical safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years electrical repair experience; a certificate from vocational school or an associate's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, installs and repairs wiring, fixtures and control equipment.
• Plans installations to minimize waste, ensure access for maintenance and adhere to electrical codes.
• Works from diagrams/blueprints; measures, cuts, threads, assembles and installs conduit.
• Pulls wiring through conduit and splices wires as needed; connects to lighting fixtures and equipment.
• Tests circuit continuity and checks safety; observes operation to detect hazards or needed adjustments.
• Maintains and cleans job sites and documents work orders; participates in reviews and meetings as required.

Skills

Electrical repair experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational certificate / Associate's degree in electrical trade (substitution option)

Job description

Position Overview

The Electrician position performs highly skilled tasks in planning, installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems, wiring, machinery, and equipment. This position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday with overtime and after hours call back as needed.

Facilities Services within KU Operations

plays a vital role in maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU's mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university's academic and research missions.

Benefits

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance.

Inclusion Statement

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Job Description

70% - Wiring

• Lays-out, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid hazardous and unreliable wiring consistent with job specifications and electrical codes.
• Works from diagrams, job specifications, or blueprints. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit, using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender.
• Pulls wiring through conduit.
• Splices wire by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or crimping wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.
• Installs and repairs distribution and control apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit‑breaker panels, fastening in place with screws, bolts, etc., using hand and power tools.
• Connects proper cables to equipment such as motors and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test equipment such as ohmmeter, ammeter, megger and phase meter, etc.
• Observes functioning of equipment or electrical systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.

25% - Other related duties

• Previews, orders and otherwise obtains electrical materials and equipment.
• Completes work order paperwork.
• Informs supervisor of work status.
• Cleans and maintains job sites and tools.
• Performs project reviews and participates in collaborative meetings for Facilities Services and Design and Construction Management as needed.

5% - Performs other related work as assigned.

Position Requirements

1. Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently, and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation.
2. Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold inside and outdoors.
3. Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
4. Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
5. Work overtime as needed.
6. Must input work order information digitally and perform other electronic communications as required.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
2. Two (2) years of electrical repair experience; Certificate of completion from a vocational school or an associate's degree in this trade area may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include the following:

• Current contact information including email and phone number
• Previous work experience including dates of employment
• Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is optional.

Review of applications will begin Monday, March 2nd and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [e-mail], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.