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The State of Minnesota is seeking an Electrician Master Record in Owatonna to install, maintain and repair electrical systems across district facilities. The role includes leading other maintenance workers and coordinating with contractors, while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
Hours are Monday–Thursday, 6:00 am–4:30 pm, with a competitive pay scale and eligibility for state benefits. A Master license and a valid Minnesota D license are required.
Job ID : 98150
Location : Owatonna
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 11/03/2026
Closing Date : 11/09/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Department / Transportation-District 6-AFSCME
Division/Unit : District 6B - Owatonna / Building Maintenance Owatonna
Work Shift/Work Hours : 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Thursday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $36.29 - $42.14 / hourly; $75,773 - $87,988 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME
Work Area : Owatonna Truck Station
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Hours of work are Monday – Thursday; 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to:
Perform skilled installation, alterations, maintenance, inspection/testing, and repair of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for communication, lighting, heat, and power including, but not limited to high voltage switch gear, transformers, transmission lines for low voltage distribution, secondary sub-panels, alarm and signal circuits, electrical power control systems, elevators and standby generators according to specifications in the National and State Electrical and Safety Codes. Prepare and required permits and affidavits for submission for all electrical work; organize and file appropriate records.Direct and inspect the work of other building maintenance personnel to include, but not limited to trades and non-trades workers, seasonal laborers and student workers as well as work of contractor employees and/or licensed electricians and unlicensed individual electrical work registrants.
Install, maintain, repair and operate HVAC systems including computerized energy management systems throughout the district according to codes, so that buildings are safe, comfortable and energy efficient.
Perform or assist in all other building trades and non-trades functions related to building construction or remodeling and maintaining the integrity and maintenance of all building structures, building systems and building sites.This includes, but is not limited to heating/air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
Prepare cost estimates for time, labor and material for electrical and other building related projects.Prepare and review plans, blueprints, specs for building related projects.
Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform duties and record keeping required for all current and future computerized building related programs.Current programs include: preventative maintenance, work orders, building automation, security systems, cardkey access and fuel tank/fuel dispensing systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Class A Master electrical License issued by Minnesota State Board of Electricity.
Valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License.
Experience with construction plans, blueprints and electrical specification sufficient to interpret, modify and follow them to complete electrical projects.
Unlicensed Individual Plumbing Work Registration within six months
Specials Class Boiler Engineer’s License within twelve months
Knowledge of energy management systems, HVAC systems, preventative maintenance program, and building application program/database.
Knowledge and application of math to do basic algebra, geometry, area and volume computations.
Experience with Windows based operating systems, email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information.
Experience with conflict resolution, problem solving, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Experience with building construction, remodeling or other building trades.
Experience with various voltages especially 480 and 277 to ground.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.