An Electrician installs, manages, and provides upkeep to motors, generators, transformers, lighting, and other electrical systems at university facilities. Performs skilled electrical maintenance and repair for existing facilities, new construction, and emergency systems. Works to ensure the safety and smooth mechanical operation of the Fort Hays State University campus.
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a two-year college or technical degree and three years of experience working with electrical systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program is preferred.
- More than 3 years of professional Commercial installations experience
- Knowledge of 240/480 volt distribution systems
- Excellent written skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize work
- Customer service skills
Responsibilities:
- Install, manage, and maintain campus electrical systems and equipment, including generators, lights, transformers, motors, appliances, wiring, circuits, and other electrical devices.
- Test electrical equipment to identify and fix malfunctions.
- Examine plans, blueprints, requirements, and work orders in order to determine repair requirements and the best arrangement of installation and repair operations.
- Maintain and provide upkeep to high voltage systems.
- Complete the construction of new, or upgrade of existing, facilities.
- Ensure that fire alarm and security systems are functioning properly and conduct repairs when needed.
- Assist with job site and general safety, including general ground support, staging materials, and general site preparation and clean-up.
- Ensure that all equipment stays in line with electrical codes, regulations, and standards.
- Conduct formal and on-site training for new crew members.
- Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Priority Deadline: Priority deadline is July 22, 2025
Salary: $27 per hour
Benefits: Competitive benefit package
- KBOR 403B retirement plan - 5.5% Employee contribution and 8.5% Employer contribution
- Insurance includes medical, dental, vision and prescription – day one coverage
- Accrue vacation and sick leave per pay period (every two weeks)
- State paid holidays
- New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Tuition Assistance - day one eligibility for the employee, their spouse and dependents
- Employees are eligible for up to 6 credit hours per semester.
Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit
FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents: Applicants should submit a resume.
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Terry Pfeifer
785-628-4259
