Electrician Assistant, Utilities

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

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Job Summary

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installselectrical conduit (both EMT and rigid, and wiremold). Measures,cuts, and installs wires into conduit and makes proper connectionsat junction boxes and equipment.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads andtwisting wires together, and applies tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment. Installs or replaces control and distribution apparatus such as switches and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range ormotor, and installs grounding leads.
• Performs electrical repairs to include, but not limited to, outlets, switches, and ballasts; removes and replaces lightfixtures; and repairs appliances and faulty equipment and systems.
• Investigates circuits to determine source, voltage, load, zone, etc. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as multi-meter, volt-ohm meter, amp-probe, etc. Observes functioningof installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need foradjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Cleans work areas, tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Performs other semi-skilled electrical as assigned. Drives vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 3 years Craft maintenance work which includes experience in construction, appliance repair, and electrical control installation and repair.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Working knowledge of electrical methods, practices, and have knowledge of the applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical materials, tools, equipment, and testing instruments such as multi-meter, volt-ohmmeter, amp-probe, etc.
• Ability to perform duties requiring frequent medium-heavy physical effort.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to make and work from measurements and to make mathematical computations required to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

$33.53 per hour

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

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