Electrician

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Please provide cover letter and resume

Job Summary:

Nature of Work: This is skilled electrical work at the Journeyman's License level, installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and communication wiring, electrical fixtures, equipment and
systems in campus buildings and dormitories. Performs varied tasks such as installing conduit and wiring according to building plans and diagrams, installing telephone wiring and computer network wiring, assisting in examining, repairing and maintaining motor, lighting and fan units, repairing and maintaining fire alarms in buildings and dormitories. Direct supervision is received from
a technical superior with work reviewed in the form of results achieved and adherence to local, State and Federal electrical codes

Essential Duties:

  1. Install conduits, power conductors, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc.
  2. Maintain and repair electrical appliances, motors, fixtures, equipment, fire alarm systems, sound systems, etc.
  3. Install, disconnect and repair motors, starters, controllers, etc.
  4. Analyze and remedy electrical problems with the control circuits of air conditioning and heating systems
  5. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and layouts and where necessary draw layouts of electrical circuits to be installed

Secondary Duties:

  1. Operate and maintain public address systems and equipment for campus special events and athletic events
  2. Read and interpret city, state and federal electrical codes
  3. Perform preventive maintenance work a. Exercise diagnostic programs b. Measure, record and calibrate field sensors and transducers c. Measure voltage and other electronic values d. Test and calibrate solid state integrated circuits
  4. Implement energy conservation methods by engineering and designing monitoring and control subsystem additions to existing data gathering panels
  5. May perform general maintenance on freight and passenger elevators in emergencies
  6. May be asked to respond to emergencies on nights or weekends
  7. Other duties as assigned

Additional Info

About Us:

Founded in 1911, Chadron State College (CSC) sits nestled against the northern slope of northwest Nebraska's beautiful Pine Ridge. With its roots in teacher education, CSC has evolved into a comprehensive college offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through on-campus and online courses in a variety of fields of study. CSC takes pride in being financially and academically accessible to a student population of more than 2,200. The College values diversity and inclusion in people and thought.

Chadron State College seeks to harness impactful experiences and outcomes for its students and recognizes that student engagement and learning is a primary component of its mission. While the College serves students from around the globe, CSC retains a special commitment to serve the residents and needs of Nebraska's High Plains region through education, research, and public service programs. CSC has a significant cultural and economic component to its regional role, working creatively to ensure access to quality educational offerings. A strong sense of community, resilience to adversity, and a practical approach have embodied the character of the College and region for more than a century.

Chadron State College is one of three institutions that comprise the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). Combined with Peru State and Wayne State Colleges, the three colleges serve nearly 9,000 students and offer more than 200 degree, certificate, and pre-professional programs. The open-enrollment institutions partner with the rural communities they serve to provide an engaging, personalized, and rewarding college experience for undergraduate and graduate students. The NSCS is committed to providing a high-quality education that is affordable and accessible to all students.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from Senior High School or equivalent supplemented by two years of work experience repairing and maintaining electrical systems or any combination of skills, knowledge and abilities that meet these requirements.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Ability to possess a valid State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Contractor License prior to employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree
Preferred Experience: 3 years

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check
Driver's License

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  899
Org Unit:  Physical Facilities CSC
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Union:  Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE)
Job Location:  Chadron, NE 69337
Advertised Salary:  $44,141-$51,099
Job Type:  Full-Time
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
FLSA Status:  Nonexempt
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Amee Diers HR@csc.edu or 308-432-6224

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Posting Start Date:  9/11/25