Electrician

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University seeks a skilled electrician to perform construction, maintenance, and repair duties on campus, ensuring a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and guests. The work is strictly on-site, with physical tasks and routine operations across aging systems.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license. Preferred candidates have four years in commercial electrical work and knowledge of high

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to become Class 1 Asbestos worker during probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly skilled electrician support through construction, maintenance and repair duties.
• Work on-site to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and guests.

Skills

High school diploma

Commercial electrical work

High voltage knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year relevant experience

Job description

About This Role

This position exists to provide highly skilled electrician support to the university through construction, maintenance and repair duties to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and guests.

About Us

The Division of Facilities' maintenance personnel conduct routine maintenance on building systems and equipment to ensure the operational reliability of our campus' building systems. This maintenance involves regular, scheduled service to maintain equipment functionality without the need for immediate repairs. Many of the older buildings have systems and equipment that have exceeded their expected lifespan, highlighting the value of a strong preventive maintenance program

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer at least four years of experience in commercial electrical work, with two years at the journey level. Knowledge of high voltage and commercial electrical practices would be helpful.

Additional Role Information:

• Become certified as a Class 1 Asbestos worker during the probationary period and maintain it.
• Work involves considerable physical exertion to transport equipment and supplies associated with the position weighing 50 pounds or more unassisted on a repetitive basis daily. Ability required to climb and work from ladders; work from bucket trucks and man lifts; work in confined areas and in strenuous body positions on a repetitive basis daily. DAILY: State vehicles, hand drills, test equipment, hand conduit bender, two-say radio, computer. WEEKLY: Bucket truck, percussion stud gun and hydraulic conduit bender.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Application Window

Applications close on: 10-29-2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$20.30 - $31.45 per hour