Electrician

Posted: 11/28/2025

Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair

Job Duties:

This position is responsible for the performance of electrical tasks listed below at a journeyman level for new, remodel and repair projects for the University. Invididuals must be able to interpret wiring schematics, blueprints and codes. Individuals to install, service and maintain electrical systems for all types of structures, equipment, accessories and related components in a safe, efficient and knowledgeable manner. Individuals to use and maintain all materials, tools and equipment of trade in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Employee shift is 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs

Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations

Completes skilled electrical installations and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes in various work environments

Interprets blueprints and drawings and completes electrical calculations to assess and determine specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client

Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations

Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed

Department:

The Facilities Management Department is a service unit that reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business, Finance, and Administrative Services and provides many services to the UW-Stout campus including building and grounds maintenance, facility modifications and improvements, custodial services, snow removal, landscaping, campus planning & engineering, construction management, purchasing, fleet services, key management, campus inventory management, campus heat/steam production and chilled water, building openings and closings, event setup and teardown, moving services, trash and recycling collection, etc.?

The mission of Facilities Management is to provide quality service in an efficient, professional manner while being fiscally responsible to ensure campus safety and comfort. Our focus is to continually improve and ensure customer satisfaction.?

Compensation:

Minimum?$46.35 hourly, per the UW System Trade Agreement.

This has been identified as a Crafts Worker position. Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate. Please see the options below and more information can be found here.

Adjusted 100 Hour Leave Rate: $47.85?

Adjusted 140 Hour Leave Rate: $47.09?

Adjusted 180 Hour Leave Rate: $46.35?

A six month probationary period is required.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum

Knowledge and experience of tools, equipment, (exp. motor starters, frequency drives, multimeter, amprobe,), materials, methods and practices of the electrical trade; safety requirements.

Knowledge of state and federal electrical codes and ability to recognize occupational hazards and necessary precautions in the electrical trade.

Ability to read and interpret complex circuit diagrams in order to install, repair and maintain campus electrical systems.

Ability to design, layout and develop material lists for repair or new installation work

Must possess basic mathematical skills; including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication (necessary to complete work orders and estimate projects).

Skills necessary to ensure proper materials and application techniques are used to meet manufacturer's written requirements.

Visual acuity and ability necessary to read and understand written instructions, information, construction documents (Le. blueprints and specifications), work orders hazardous substance warnings, and manufacturer’s technical information.

Good verbal and written communication skills and Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisory and other University employees in order to maintain a smooth functioning work unit.

Skill in operation of aerial lift equipment such as, a scissor lift and extendable boom lift.

Ability to delegate and prioritize work.

Strong computer skills including knowledge and ability to use email, Microsoft Word, Excel and navigate software for timekeeping

Ability to navigate computer-based building maintenance systems.

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisory and other University employees in order to maintain a smooth functioning work unit.

Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulness.

Work independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative efforts.

Troubleshooting skills including motor control wiring, fire alarm systems, door access, and building automation

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred

Experience in an education facility

Experience in commercial electrical work

Experience in industrial electrical work

Experience with installation, service and/or maintenance of fire alarm systems.

Experience with installation, service and/or maintenance of door access systems.

Experience working with medium voltage systems.

10 or more years of experience as a licensed electrician

2 or more years of service truck experience

Special Requirements

Valid Driver’s license

Ability to obtain Asbestos awareness training

Licensed Electrician- Formal recognition by appropriate trade organization of journeyman Electrician status in the State of WI

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, stoop, crouch, climb stairways, crawl, turn, kneel and balance.

Lifting up to 50lb. objects is required

Breathing masks are required to be worn during some construction duties

Working Conditions and Environment

Ability to lift your arms above your head in order to reach high difficult areas.

Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to be able to operate hand and power tools and manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents.

Must have sufficient physical flexibility to kneel, squat, stoop, crawl under cabinets and other low spaces in order to perform the tasks required.

Must be able to tolerate working in confined spaces in order to perform the electrical maintenance and repair when necessary.

Employee must be able to work in partially lit spaces, dusty and/or dirty spaces, on raised platforms/ladders and in extreme temperatures on occasion

Employee must wear safety toe shoes during entire shift and is responsible to wear additional PPE as determined necessary by employee/supervisor during the course of job duties

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, December 10, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after December 10th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

Cover letter (* See below)

Current Resume

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.??

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Matt Herum

Phone: 715-232-2703

Email: herumm@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jake Fox

Phone: 715-232-2491

Email: foxjac@uwstout.edu

Guidelines to ensure consideration:

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.

Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.

Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

University Overview

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

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