Electrical Specialist; Electrician Assistant

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities(CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University (IU) campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across theentire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington.

As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating abeautiful, well-functioning campus.

Over the next 12 to 24 months, Capital Planning and Facilitiesfaces an extraordinary volume of critical infrastructure workspecifically required for the Chancellor's Office. This position will directly execute and accelerate high-priority work orders,including card access point installations, panic button testing and integration, and security camera deployments. Given the risingscale and technical complexity of capital projects across Indiana University, this position creates a structured internal careerpipeline, serving as a talent incubator for future advancement intothe Electrical Specialist roles.

• Assists lead technicians with installing, configuring, and maintaining low-voltage electrical systems, security networks, andlife-safety systems. This specific designation means a person inthis role is not just pulling cables; they are buildingfoundational expertise in specialized electrical control circuits,relay logic, and automation protocols.
• Runs, fishes, and secures low-voltage signaling and communication cables through conduit networks, structured plenums,and framing.
• Strips, dresses, and terminates copper wiring into securitycontrol panels, power supplies, relay modules, and peripheral devices.
• Mounts electronic locks, biometric scanners, closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, motion sensors, and smart automationmodules using precise hand and power tools.
• Assists senior specialists in utilizing multimeters and tonegenerators to map paths, check continuity, and detect groundfaults.
• Measures, cuts, bends, and installs thin-wall electricalmetallic tubing (EMT) or PVC paths for exposed circuitry.
• Inputs basic device zones, configures network IP addresses, and verifies communication links using software interfaces under direct guidance.
• Executes rigorous job-site safety measures, including propertool staging, ladder stability protocols, and strict adherence to National Electrical Code (NEC) articles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit (both EMT and rigid, and wiremold). Measures,cuts, and installs wires into conduit and makes proper connection sat junction boxes and equipment.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads and twisting wires together, and applies tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
  
  Installs or replaces control and distribution apparatus such asswitches and circuit-breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range ormotor, and installs grounding leads.
• Performs electrical repairs to include, but not limited to,outlets, switches, and ballasts; removes and replaces light fixtures; and repairs appliances and faulty equipment and systems.
• Investigates circuits to determine source, voltage, load, zone,etc. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such asmulti-meter, volt-ohm meter, amp-probe, etc. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Cleans work areas, tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Performs other semi-skilled electrical as assigned. Drivesvehicle as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

• 3 years Craft maintenance work which includes experience in construction, appliance repair, and electrical control installation and repair.

• Enrollment in an electrical technology or electronic systems engineering program is highly preferred.

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Proficient in English written and verbal…