Electrician

Nature of Work

This is skilled electrical work at the Journeyman’s License level, installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and communication wiring, electrical fixtures, equipment and

systems in campus buildings and dormitories. Performs varied tasks such as installing conduit and wiring according to building plans and diagrams, installing telephone wiring and computer network wiring, assisting in examining, repairing and maintaining motor, lighting and fan units, repairing and maintaining fire alarms in buildings and dormitories. Direct supervision is received from

a technical superior with work reviewed in the form of results achieved and adherence to local, State and Federal electrical codes

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

1. Install conduits, power conductors, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc.

2. Maintain and repair electrical appliances, motors, fixtures, equipment, fire alarm systems, sound systems, etc.

3. Install, disconnect and repair motors, starters, controllers, etc.

4. Analyze and remedy electrical problems with the control circuits of air conditioning and heating systems

5. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and layouts and where necessary draw layouts of electrical circuits to be installed

Secondary Duties

1. Operate and maintain public address systems and equipment for campus special events and athletic events

2. Read and interpret city, state and federal electrical codes

3. Perform preventive maintenance work

a. Exercise diagnostic programs

b. Measure, record and calibrate field sensors and transducers

c. Measure voltage and other electronic values

d. Test and calibrate solid state integrated circuits

4. Implement energy conservation methods by engineering and designing monitoring and control subsystem additions to existing data gathering panels

5. May perform general maintenance on freight and passenger elevators in emergencies

6. May be asked to respond to emergencies on nights or weekends

7. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Graduation from Senior High School or equivalent supplemented by two years of work experience repairing and maintaining electrical systems or any combination of skills, knowledge and abilities that meet these requirements.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Ability to possess a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License prior to employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Ability to possess a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License prior to employment start date.

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Valid driver’s license

Satisfactory evaluation of driving record

Salary Information

$44,141-$51,099

FTE

1.000

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Union Status

NAPE

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS1598P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

02/11/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

General Information

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement

This position is subject to Veterans Preference.