Electrician III; Ithaca, NE

Requisition Number: S_260384

Department: Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center-9750

The Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) in Ithaca, Nebraska is a leading hub for agricultural research, education, and innovation. Spanning nearly 9,700 acres of row crops and pasture and home to over 6,000 livestock animals, ENREEC plays a vital role in advancing modern farming. ENREEC is located close to Mead, Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Omaha or Lincoln.

• Install and maintain electrical power systems at ENREEC.
• Plan, perform, and supervise electrical installations including circuitry, sizing of wire, switching, mains, and junction boxes for new and repair of existing single phase and three phase electrical systems.
• Perform diagnostics, repair, and maintenance on electrical equipment and controls.
• Prepare and obtain state electrical permits and perform follow-through inspections to ensure all electrical work is completed correctly and complies with current local, state, and federal electrical codes.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education.
• Retirement plans with university match.
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work.

Posted Salary: $27.40/hr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

• High school diploma or equivalency plus four (4) years of on-the-job electrical experience required. Additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Skilled in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems at the journeyman level.
• Current Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Proficient in basic computer applications, such as MS Office Suite, used for communication, scheduling, and collaboration.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

• Relevant coursework or specialized training beyond high school in electrical trade.
• Contractor or Masters Electrical License.

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