Skilled Electrical Maintenance Technician - Facilities

Dakota State University; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

SD Retirement

Paid time off

Reduced tuition

Liability coverage

Family leave

Job summary

Dakota State University is seeking a full-time Building Maintenance Specialist - Electrical to support facilities operations. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Trade and focuses on electrical maintenance, repairs, and installation across campus.

The position requires a journeyman electrical license or the ability to obtain one within six months, and the candidate must be able to work independently, lift 50 lbs, and operate various tools.

Qualifications

• Journeyman's electrical license (or ability to obtain one within 6 months).
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate required equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Deal tactfully and work effectively with others.
• Must be comfortable working from heights or lifts.
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Repairing or replacing electrical fixtures.
• Replacing fuses, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and ballast.
• Replacing belts, motors, and bearings on appliances and equipment.
• Oversee warranty issues from general construction projects.
• Running conduit and pulling wire.
• Installing new devices included but not limited to panel boards, breakers, conduit, boxes, switches, receptacles, wire, lights, fans.
• Assisting other trades on repair and construction projects.
• Installing or repairing underground wiring.
• Maintenance and testing on emergency lights, exhaust fans, etc.

Skills

Follow instructions

Operate equipment

Independent work

Lift 50lbs

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Work at heights

Confined spaces

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

Journeyman electrical license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Dakota State University is seeking a full-time Building Maintenance Specialist - Electrical to support facilities operations. The role reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities Trade and focuses on electrical maintenance, repairs, and installation across campus.

The position requires a journeyman electrical license or the ability to obtain one within six months, and the candidate must be able to work independently, lift 50 lbs, and operate various tools.