Construction Projects Technician - Electrician

Construction Projects Technician - Electrician

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Electrician to join our Projects Division. This role will focus primarily on electrical work within the construction trades, requiring expertise in troubleshooting and performing a variety of crafts or trades independently. The ideal candidate will possess specialized knowledge and experience, with the ability to complete projects efficiently and safely.

Job Duties

• Interpret diagrams, job specifications, and blueprints.
• Lay out, install, and repair wiring and electrical fixtures.
• Install electrical systems and equipment, including distribution equipment, branch circuit equipment, lighting, signs, fire alarms, indicators, and machinery tie-ins.
• Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize material waste, ensure maintenance access, and comply with electrical codes and job specifications.
• Provide daily progress reports to the supervisor, including completion status, challenges, and remedial actions.
• Record daily work hours.
• Connect cables to equipment and install grounding leads.
• Test circuit continuity to confirm electrical compatibility and component safety.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install conduit; pull wiring through conduits.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Monitor equipment and electrical systems for hazards or the need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Preview, order, and obtain electrical materials and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Operate vehicles to transport self and materials to job sites.
• Participate in meetings with Facilities Services and Design Construction Management.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education : Technical or trade degree. Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Work Experience :

Certifications / Licenses : Valid driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification : OSHA 10 or 30 certification

Work Experience :

Skills :

Comprehensive Benefits Package :

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Rate Type : Hourly

Compensation Statement :

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range : $26.13 - $39.20

Minimum : $26.13

Midpoint : $32.67

Maximum : $39.20