Electrician
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Position Overview
The Electrician position performs highly
skilled tasks in planning, installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems, wiring, machinery, and equipment. This
position requires the operation of work issued vehicles.
Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday with overtime and
after hours call back as needed.
Facilities Services within KU Operations plays a vital role in
maintaining an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of
learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s
academic and research missions.
KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of
sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and
disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees
educational and professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and
Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: https://humanresources.ku.edu/tuition-assistance
KU’s excellence is a
result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our
nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue
and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a
true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.
Job
Description
70% – Wiring:
- Lays-out, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and
control equipment. - Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and
avoid hazardous and unreliable wiring consistent with job specifications and electrical codes. - Works from diagrams, job
specifications, or blueprints. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit, using tools such as hacksaw, pipe
threader and conduit bender. - Pulls wiring through conduit.
- Splices wire by stripping insulation from terminal leads with
knife or pliers, twisting or crimping wires together and applying tape or terminal caps. - Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and
power equipment using hand tools. - Installs and repairs distribution and control apparatus, such as switches, relays, circuit-breaker
panels, fastening in place with screws, bolts, etc., using hand and power tools. - Connects proper cables to equipment such as motors
and installs grounding leads. - Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, using test
equipment such as ohmmeter, ammeter, megger and phase meter, etc. - Observes functioning of equipment or electrical systems to detect
hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
25% – Other related duties:
- Previews, orders
and otherwise obtains electrical materials and equipment. - Completes work order paperwork.
- Informs supervisor of work
status. - Cleans and maintains job sites and tools.
- Performs project reviews and participates in collaborative meetings for
Facilities Services and Design and Construction Management as needed.
5% – Performs other related work as
assigned.
Position Requirements
- Reach, grasp, lift, carry, and place moderately heavy loads frequently,
and heavy loads occasionally (50 lbs) with or without accommodation. - Work in temperature extremes, both hot and cold inside and
outdoors. - Report to work during declared periods of inclement weather.
- Respond to after-hours emergencies as
needed. - Work overtime as needed.
- Must input work order information digitally and perform other electronic communications as
required.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or completion of G.E.D. equivalency.
- Two (2)
years of electrical repair experience; Certificate of completion from a vocational school or an associate’s degree in this trade area may be
substituted for one year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience
reading, interpreting, and working from sketches, blueprints, job specifications, and schematics as evidenced by application
materials. - Demonstrated experience with all voltage up to 480 as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated experience
working with conduit as evidenced by application materials. - Usage of electrical test equipment as evidenced by application
materials. - Previous experience working in a college or university setting.
Contact Information to
Applicants
David Alvarez
d1960alvarez@ku.edu
785-864-6819
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application will include the following:
- Current contact
information including email and phone number - Previous work experience including dates of employment
- Name and contact
information to three references
Resume/Cover letter is optional.
Review of applications will begin Monday,
March 2nd and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range:
Starting at $49,600
Application Review Begins: 02-Mar-2026
Anticipated Start Date:
16-Mar-2026
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE: 1.0
Reg/Temp: Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Employee
Class: B-University Support Staff
Work Schedule
M-F 7:30-4:30
Union
055
Job Family
Facilit Plan Design&Operat-KUL
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,
ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental
status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also
prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and
is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS
66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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