Electrician I/II/III

Full Consideration Date
5/6/2026

Job Description
Electricians at UNI keep campus powered, safe and running smoothly by installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems across a wide range of facilities. Their work blends hands‑on troubleshooting with preventive testing and diagnostics to ensure reliable, efficient electrical performance.

Electrician I
Under direct supervision, applies knowledge, skills and abilities at the journey level to install and repair electrical systems and equipment (generally less than 600V).

Electrician II
Under general supervision, applies knowledge, skills and abilities at the journey level to install and repair electrical systems and equipment (generally less than 600V). Demonstrates Journeyman Electrician qualifications, training, experience and technical knowledge. Responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of maintenance, operations and modifications. Performs the duties peculiar to, and normally required in, the trade of electrician, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work. Utilizes special tools, equipment, and processes (such as insulation testers, thermal imaging cameras and Thermal/Infrared (TIR) Predictive Testing procedures) to collect, perform initial diagnostics, and respond to data through established guidelines for preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.

Electrician III
Demonstrates Master Electrician qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to properly plan, lay‑out, and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for light, heat, power and other purposes. Utilizes special equipment, tools and processes (such as power quality analyzers, insulation testers, thermal imaging cameras and Thermal/Infrared (TIR) Predictive Testing procedures) to collect, perform advanced diagnostics, analyze, and respond to data collected through established guidelines and procedures for preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure system reliability and system optimization.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Electrician I
Requires State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license; and must possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

Electrician II
Requires State of Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician license with at least four years as an apprentice plus two years of experience as a journeyman electrician; or State of Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician license with eight years in the electrical trade in maintenance or construction; and must possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

Electrician III
Requires a State of Iowa Class A Master Electrician license with four years as an apprentice plus four years of experience as a journeyman electrician; or State of Iowa Class B Master Electrician license with ten years in the electrical trade in maintenance or construction; and must possess a valid driver's license and meet University's Fleet Safety Program.

Position Details

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Shift: First Shift

Pay Grade: Electrician I: 12; Electrician II: 14; Electrician III: 16 (advanced start step of 5)

Starting Hourly Wage: Electrician I: $26.64; Electrician II: $29.09; Electrician III: $31.74 (potential for higher starting wage based on qualifications.)

Equal Employment Opportunity
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any basis protected by federal and state law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, its circumstances, the proximity in time, and relevance to the position.

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