Electrician Assistant: Hands-On Electrical & Facility Support

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington is seeking an experienced trades professional for facility operations focusing on electrical maintenance. The role includes installing and repairing electrical systems, conduits, and power equipment in a university setting.

You will interpret drawings, read blueprints, and use testing instruments to ensure safe, compliant installations. This is an in-person position with strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of craft maintenance experience including construction, appliance repair, and electrical control installation/repair.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit (EMT, rigid, wiremold).
• Splice wires and connect to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Install/repair control and distribution apparatus (switches, circuit-breaker panels).
• Connect power cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
• Perform electrical repairs (outlets, switches, ballasts) and replace light fixtures.
• Investigate circuits for source, voltage, load, and safety; test with meters.
• Maintain clean work areas and operate related tools and equipment.
• Drive vehicle as needed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Customer relations

Multi-meter usage

Testing instruments

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Multi-meter

Volt-ohmmeter

Amp-probe

Testing instruments

Job description

Indiana University in Bloomington is seeking an experienced trades professional for facility operations focusing on electrical maintenance. The role includes installing and repairing electrical systems, conduits, and power equipment in a university setting.

You will interpret drawings, read blueprints, and use testing instruments to ensure safe, compliant installations. This is an in-person position with strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.