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South Dakota State

Journeyman Electrician

South Dakota State, Brookings, SD, United States


Posting Details

Posting Details

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Institution
South Dakota State University

Working Title
Journeyman Electrician

Posting Number
CSA02235P

Department
SDSU-Facilities & Services-Bldg Maint

Physical Location of Position (City)
Brookings

Posting Text

Are you a skilled electrician? Come be part of South Dakota State University's Facilities and Services department! We provide all the tools you need to do your job, including a vehicle and mobile devices. Enjoy great benefits, state retirement plans, generous leave packages, including 11 plus paid holidays and regular hours.

Job Responsibilities: Perform varied electrical work. Maintain and repair electrical systems, lights, elevators, and fire alarm systems. Trench/excavate and install underground wiring. Install conduitand wiring for outdoor and indoor systems. Perform general building maintenance and construction. Perform work in accordance with the National Electric Code standards. Work on special equipment. Work is located on the SDSU campus, and at agricultural experiment stations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:
  • National Electric Code
  • Electrical construction and maintenance
  • Safe working practices
Skill and Ability to:
  • Perform electrical repairs, troubleshoot electrical systems, install new electrical systems or components.
  • Read and understand construction and electrical drawings.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and critical thinking.
  • Work in a variety of environments and weather conditions as well as be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Collaborate as a contributing member in a team environment.
  • Use basic hand tools.
  • Work safely.

Required licenses: 1)Valid driver's license. 2) South Dakota electrical journeyman license.

Comments: 8am-5pm M-F or 7am-3:30pm depending on 'on-call' schedule; weekends, evenings, holidays as needed based on 'call-backs'. This position is required to respond to emergencies after hours, on weekends or holidays on a rotating schedule as well as working in all types of extreme weather conditions (outside, inside, heat and cold). The position is classified as a Building Maintenance Specialist. SDSU is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Benefits: SDSU offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site, to apply visit http://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE8330 - 61045]

Posting Date
12/06/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

First Consideration Date
12/30/2024

Advertised Salary
Starting at $25.50/hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term
12 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent
100

Work Hours

8am-5pm M-F or 7am-3:30pm depending on 'on-call' schedule; weekends, evenings, holidays as needed based on 'call-backs'.

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type
Regular

Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search

This position requires
Valid Drivers License, Other, Weekends/Holidays

If other, please indicate
Electrical journeyman license

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university's core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state's 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university's total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state's first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state's highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children's Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position.
Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment

Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment.
Ear Protection (including earplugs), Eye Protection, Latex Gloves, Other, Protective Clothing, Surgical Mask

If other protection is used please identify

Hard hat, high visibility vest, fall protection / harness, kneepads, high voltage gloves, arc flash suit

Physical Requirements

Please designate the physical requirements of this position
Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected

Sensory Requirements

Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position.
Color Vision, Depth Perception, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Vision (With and without corrective lenses), Hearing, Speaking

Working Conditions & Exposures

Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day.
Animal Handling, Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Electrical Current, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Vaccination recommended due to potential occupational exposure, Vibrations, Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in confined/congested spaces (tunnels), Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery, Working from scaffolding and high places

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above

Working Environment

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.
Animal Facility, Animal Research Farm, Athletic/Wellness Facilities, Classroom Environment, Clinical Environment, Farm or Grassland Environment, Greenhouse Environment, Lab Environment, Mechanical Facility, Office Environment, Outdoors Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below)

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided.

mechanical tunnels, mechanical rooms, roofs

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  • * Where did you hear about this position?
    • LinkedIn
    • SDBOR Employment Site
    • South Dakota Department of Labor
    • Employee Referral
    • Department Announcement / Inside State
    • Handshake
    • Job Board (Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter) - Please specify
    • Industry Conference
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    • Employment Agency - Please specify
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    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
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    • APLU
    • List Servs - Please specify
    • Alumni
    • Other - Please specify

  • Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Optional Documents
  • Reference List