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060118 FAC MGMT-MAINTENANCE
Pay Grade: 26
Proposed Salary:
$24.00/hour
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the
United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to
current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?: No, Position is available to all
applicants.
Appointment Type: Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
General Function
The Maintenance Electrician performs complex technical work, on a journeyman
level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related
electro-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes. The Electrician inspects and tests elements of
electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or
re-wiring of circuits, and provides an estimate of repair(and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform. The Electrician also
calculates branch circuit loads, interprets electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, and determines methods and requirements for wiring
circuits.
Description of Primary Duties
The Maintenance Electrician performs complex technical work, on a
journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures
and related electro-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes. The Electrician inspects and tests elements
of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or
re-wiring of circuits, and provides an estimate of repair(and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform. The Electrician also
calculates branch circuit loads, interprets electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, and determines methods and requirements for wiring
circuits
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A high school diploma or the
equivalent plus completion of a certifying technical training program in electrical maintenance or completion of an electrician’s
apprenticeship is required. However, significant work experience in electrical maintenance beyond that required for the position may be
substituted for the required education, technical training, or apprenticeship.
Experience: At least six years of
progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade is required. Experience must include a thorough working knowledge of National
Electrical Codes for installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Skills: Ability to interpret wiring
diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required. Must be able to apply electrical formulas and conversion tables to job
requirements. Ability to use electrical test equipment and small hand and power tools, such as wrenches, drills, soldering irons,
volt-ohmmeters, amp meters, circuit testers, and vacuum and pressure gauges, is required. Computer literacy is
required.
Effort: Near-visual acuity, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision are required in order to
make electrical connections, solder and splice electrical wiring. Must be able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to
50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis; prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching
on a daily basis; and working in confined spaces. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and
electrically-powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings,
and to work at heights. Work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have
work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as
scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is
considered essential and under what situations.
License: A journeyman electrician license is required. A valid
Missouri driver’s license is required.
Other: Scope of the position requires working with electrical systems,
wiring, and currents that have the potential for serious injury if proper safety measures are not used. Exposure to and use of chemicals,
solvents, and cleaners common to electrical work may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use,
and disposal/storage are not properly followed.
Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21825.htm
Open Date:
09/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is October 3, 2025. Review
of applications will continue until filled.
1st Shift
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday – Friday
Equal
Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of
people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict
non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable
Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other
subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored
by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious
organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains
a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri
State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the
basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should
be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,
[email protected], 417-836-4252.
Background
Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting
Number: 20240179FTS




