Capital Planning and Facilities works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington.
Job Summary
Installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical or electronic wiring, motors, light fixtures, electric panels and controls, wall clocks, compressors, and thermostats.
Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components, including installing low voltage and multimedia cabling.
Performs custom electronic design and installation.
Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Bends conduit using electric or mechanical bender and places conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pulls insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.
Performs other general building maintenance as assigned. Drives vehicles as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years Verifiable journey level experience in the electrical field OR Certificate in DOL apprenticed electrical trade.
Preferred
CEDIA Level 1 training and certification and Siemens Control Systems knowledge
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
SKILLS
Required
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Equipment utilized: Craft-related hand and power tools. Examples: drills, conduit benders, drill presses, cable pullers, meters (volt, OHM, AMP, Meg), hand tools, hand drills, lathes, and hoisting equipment
Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Ability to use a computer
Ability to determine the appropriate tools and equipment needed on the job and use them safely
May be required to acquire and maintain abatement or OSHA required certifications
Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$33.05 per hour
$68744 per year
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades
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