Journeyman Electrician II – Campus Utilities

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University requires a skilled Electrician II to join Utility Services, maintaining campus electrical systems and lighting. You will install and repair equipment, read schematics, and work on distribution networks up to 15,000V.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and timely preventive maintenance to ensure reliable campus operations. Ideal candidates hold Iowa licensure, have upkeep on high- and low-voltage systems, and can work within a 24/7 campus utility environment.

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 Class B license with eight years in trade.

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 VFDs, mass warning signals, traffic/pedestrian control signals, meters, and flow meters.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, and instruction books.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and campus community members.
• Install and maintain motor starters and MCCs; service circuit breakers from 120V to 15,000V.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Driver's license

Job description

Iowa State University requires a skilled Electrician II to join Utility Services, maintaining campus electrical systems and lighting. You will install and repair equipment, read schematics, and work on distribution networks up to 15,000V.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and timely preventive maintenance to ensure reliable campus operations. Ideal candidates hold Iowa licensure, have upkeep on high- and low-voltage systems, and can work within a 24/7 campus utility environment.