Electrician

Working Title: Electrician

Job Class: Electrician

Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden

• Job ID : 92735

• Location : Apple Valley

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/05/2026

• Closing Date : Open until filled

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden / Zoological Gardens-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Operations Campus Planning & Management / Skilled Trades / Electrical

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 7:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. (midnight)

• Days of Work : Wednesday - Sunday

• Travel Required : Yes up to 25% on campus

• Salary Range: $34.52 - $40.20 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• Work Area : Operations: CPM-Campus Planning & Management

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Positions open until filled. Priority to candidates that apply by May 22, 2026.

Primary working schedule of May 6 through August 7 each year. Includes weekends with occasional adjustments based on event needs. Shift differential applies as outlined in the AFSCME contract. Schedule may include weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as needed.

This position performs installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, equipment, systems and related accessories throughout the Minnesota Zoo campus according to specifications in the national, state, and local electrical codes. The position may train and direct the work of laborers or other employees or helpers.

This position supports operations across a large campus environment and requires the employee to travel between multiple buildings and work sites located throughout the campus to perform assigned duties and respond to operational needs. The incumbent must be able to travel between campus locations in a timely and reliable manner to carry out essential job functions. When job duties require the operation of a motor vehicle to access work sites, transport equipment, or respond to service needs, the employee must be able to safely operate a vehicle and possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain or repair all electrical distribution panels and related electrical equipment throughout the campus ensuring work orders are completed and equipment operates safely with maximum efficiency and reliability, downtime is minimized and all work meets electrical code requirements and NEC standards.

• Provide maintenance to the facilities copper and fiber systems infrastructure including working on networking hardware and providing connectivity on systems such as the Energy Management system, SCADA system, Fire System and Data networks ensuring equipment operates safely with maximum efficiency and reliability, downtime is minimized and all work meets electrical code requirements and standards.

• Implement the electrical equipment and systems preventive maintenance program ensuring buildings, structures, and their related electrical components are regularly inspected in accordance with established construction industry standards and city, state, and federal codes and downtime, energy and maintenance costs are minimized.

• Keep current on, implement and enforce safety practices ensuring compliance with all OSHA requirements, rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked; and the month and year you started and ended.

• Current Minnesota Journeyman Electrician license. Registration with the Minnesota State Board of Electricity as a Class A Journey or Master Electrician. (Contractor's License does not meet the licensing requirement)

• Current and valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical voltages, 480 – 277 – 208 – 120 - single phase and 3 phase.

• Able to read blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams.

• Able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronics, and malfunctions, with a strong knowledge of electrical parts and equipment.

• Able to maintain electrical project records of time and materials and report daily, weekly, and monthly progress of projects Willingness to accept responsibility for professional growth.

• Demonstrates an effort to improve cultural competence and actively takes steps to include diversity training as part of their professional development.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Able to climb stairs and ladders, squat, crouch, and stand and sit for extended periods of time

• Able to work from elevated locations, including personal lifts and booms or scaffolding

• Able to work in confined spaces

• Able to work in all types of weather conditions

• Able to stand, walk, sit, and reach

• Able to perform finger and hand coordination and repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check including fingerprinting

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.