Electrician, Maintenance & Repair

Montgomery County Maryland; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Vacation days (24) + PTO

Job summary

Kansas State University (K-State) is seeking a hands-on electrician for on-site work in Manhattan, KS. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, repair, and service of electrical systems, motors, generators, transformers and lighting, plus testing and troubleshooting of defective systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and at least 1 year of relevant experience; journeyman license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant experience (or combination of education and experience).
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and service electrical systems, motors, generators, transformers and lighting.
• Carry out testing and troubleshooting for defective systems and perform repairs.

Skills

Driver's license

Electrical knowledge

Testing & troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician License

Job description

About This Role

This position specializes in the installation, maintenance, repair and service work of electrical systems, motors, generators, transformers and lighting. Carries out testing and troubleshooting for defective systems and performs repairs.

About Us

We are located in Manhattan, Kansas, a vibrant college community with a population of over 55,000 in the Flint Hills. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 24 vacation days plus other paid time off (holidays, sick, and discretionary), health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans. To see what benefits are available, please visit: www.ksvhc.org/about/employment/recruitment.html

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)
• One year of relevant experience. (Requirements may be met through a combination of education and experience.)
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License

Sponsorship eligibility:

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

Application Window

Applications close: September 7, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$ 24.00 - 31.45 per hour