Electrician II

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University is seeking an Electrician II to maintain and repair electrical systems on campus under supervision. The role focuses on installations, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance using tools like insulation testers and thermal imaging cameras.

Based within Utility Services, the position supports four energy facilities and campus distribution networks, contributing to safe, reliable campus utilities.

Qualifications

• Requires State of Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician license with at least four years as an apprentice plus two years of experience as a journeyman electrician; or State of Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician license with eight years in the electrical trade in maintenance or construction.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair campus site lighting and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Install conduit, cable, switchboards, panels, and circuit breakers.
• Perform maintenance and installation of variable frequency drives, campus mass warning signals, traffic/pedestrian control signals, utility electric meters, and mechanical flow meters.
• Utilize utility locating equipment to identify and troubleshoot underground infrastructure.
• Assist Utility High Voltage staff with cable pulls, switch replacements, and vault maintenance.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and instruction books.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and campus community members.
• Install and maintain motor starters and motor control centers.
• Perform maintenance on circuit breakers protecting circuits from 120V to 15,000V.

Skills

Journeyman license

Driver's license

Fleet Safety Program

Tools

Insulation testers

Thermal imaging cameras

Thermal/Infrared testing

Job description

Position Title:

Electrician II

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires State of Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician license with at least four years as an apprentice plus two years of experience as a journeyman electrician; or State of Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician license with eight years in the electrical trade in maintenance or construction.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

Job Description:

Under general supervision, applies knowledge, skills and abilities at the journey level to install and repair electrical systems and equipment (generally less than 600V). Demonstrates Journeyman Electrician qualifications, training, experience and technical knowledge. Responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of maintenance, operations and modifications. Performs the duties peculiar to, and normally required in, the trade of electrician, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work. Utilizes special tools, equipment, and processes (such as insulation testers, thermal imaging cameras and Thermal/Infrared (TIR) Predictive Testing procedures) to collect, perform initial diagnostics, and respond to data through established guidelines for preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

About the department - Utility Services

Utility Services is a 24-hour, 365-day-a-year operation dedicated to meeting the energy needs of the Iowa State University community. The department operates and maintains four energy production facilities, as well as an extensive network of utility distribution systems that serve the entire Iowa State campus. Through a commitment to operational excellence, safety, and sustainability, Utility Services works to provide reliable, economical, and environmentally responsible utility services that support the university's teaching, research, and outreach mission. Its primary goal is to safely deliver dependable utility services while continuously advancing sustainability and efficiency across campus operations.

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About the role:

• Maintain and repair campus site lighting and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Install conduit, cable, switchboards, panels, and circuit breakers.
• Perform maintenance and installation of variable frequency drives, campus mass warning signals, traffic/pedestrian control signals, utility electric meters, and mechanical flow meters.
• Utilize utility locating equipment to identify and troubleshoot underground infrastructure.
• Assist Utility High Voltage staff with cable pulls, switch replacements, and vault maintenance.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and instruction books.
• Communicate effectively, professionally, and positively with colleagues and campus community members.
• You will receive training to use utility locating equipment for the identification and troubleshooting of underground infrastructure
• Install and maintain motor starters and motor control centers.
• Perform maintenance on circuit breakers protecting circuits that range from 120V to 15,000V.
• Other duties as assigned.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all duties listed under Electrician I.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces 600 volts and less electrical distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to main panel board control systems, programmable controls, solid state control systems, step up and down transformers, current and potential transformers, protective field devices, line monitoring equipment and VFD's.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs control systems including lighting, programmable controllers, and building heating and cooling system programmable controllers.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment systems and control systems.
• As required, will commission 600 volts and less electrical distribution systems and related equipment, and control systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Knowledge of safety precautions mandated by OSHA, NFPA, NEC and the EPA.
• Demonstrates all knowledge, skills, and abilities listed under Electrician I.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, including variable frequency drives.
• Ability to use and interpret specialty tools and equipment used to troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to plan and perform work involving the installation, modification, troubleshooting and repair of new and existing control systems and related equipment.
• Ability to work in all types of environmental conditions or in areas where there is exposure to excessive noise, dirt, and fumes and at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolds, or hydraulic lifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (V