Specialized Trades Worker - Electrical

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks an experienced electrician for the Missouri National Guard Facilities Division. The position supports mission-critical electrical systems across facilities, including emergency power and fire alarm networks.

Rosecrans MAP will serve as the primary work location. You will install, maintain, and repair wiring, motors, and specialized equipment, reading blueprints and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal four-year apprenticeship in the electrician trade or five+ years of on-the-job training with a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans, specs, and blueprints and estimate time and materials.
• Preference for certification/knowledge of fire alarm, lighting systems, and grounding inspections.

Responsibilities

• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Performs minor electrical repairs on specialized equipment like refrigeration units and dishwashers.
• Maintains electrical motors, replaces parts, and conducts related mechanical work.
• Maintains emergency power generators and emergency electrical systems.
• Performs testing and troubleshooting of radio-controlled fire alarm systems and programs site equipment.
• Reviews plans, provides comments to engineers, and inspects projects for compliance.
• Estimates time and materials for work orders and requisitions materials.
• Operates with minimal supervision under general directions and work orders.
• Becomes CPR qualified and participates in related safety trainings.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Electrical equipment

Fire alarm systems

Motor generators

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Time/material estimates

Team supervision

Reading plans & specs

Travel for certs

Education

Four-year electrician apprenticeship

High school diploma or GED

Five+ years on-the-job electrical training

Job description

A position in the Missouri National Guard Facilities Division is more than a job, it's a calling. Our maintenance personnel supports soldiers that protect and aid Missourians citizens

Job Location: This position will be located at Rosecrans MAP.

Responsibilities

• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring systems, equipment, and fixtures such as switches, outlets, interior and exterior light fixtures, exhaust and circulation fans.
• Installs and makes minor electrical repairs on specialized electrical equipment such as refrigeration units, dishwashers, water heaters, and kitchen appliances.
• Installs and maintains electrical motors and seats, replaces brushes, oils and cleans motors, and performs other electrical and limited mechanical work in repairing and replacing parts.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots emergency motor generators and equipment to provide emergency power to designated facilities in case of commercial power failure.
• Responsible for the recurring maintenance of electrical systems and emergency generators.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots radio-controlled fire alarm systems; programs central site computers and remote panels; designs fire alarm systems.
• Reviews plans and specifications, provides written comments and recommendations to the Base Civil Engineer, and inspects construction projects for compliance.
• Estimates time and materials required to complete work orders, requisitions materials as necessary.
• Determines work methods and proceeds with little technical supervision, receives assignments via work order which may be accompanied by plans and sketches.
• Receives general supervision through inspection of work for compliance with directions, plans, and/or specifications.
• Becomes CPR qualified.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a formal four-year apprenticeship in the electrician trade; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Or five or more years of on-the-job training in the electrician trade; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification/knowledge for Monoco-Ammo47, Fire Alarms, and Lighting Systems and Grounding Inspections.

Key Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrician trade.
• Intermediate knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrician trade.
• Intermediate knowledge of motor generators and equipment.
• Intermediate knowledge of radio-controlled fire alarm systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer programs and data entry.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled electrical work.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and specifications, and to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to prepare estimates of time and materials required to complete a job.
• Ability to travel to obtain proper certification on all equipment.

Additional Information

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change at the discretion of the Missouri National Guard to meet organizational needs. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Additionally, while this job posting outlines ideal qualifications and requirements, we encourage all interested individuals to think broadly about their background and skill set, and to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. The Missouri National Guard will consider all applicants who demonstrate the potential to succeed in the role.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

MO National Guard, Human Resources, [phone] or [e-mail]