Electrician

The University of Kansas; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement program

Medical & dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Educational opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking an Electrician to perform skilled tasks in planning, installation, maintenance, testing and repair of electrical systems, wiring and equipment on campus.

This role includes operating work issued vehicles and a 7:30am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday schedule with overtime as needed, with KU benefits including paid leave, retirement options, health coverage and tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

• 70% - Wiring

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.
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
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: