Electrician

Working Title: Electrician

Job Class: Electrician

Agency: Military Affairs Dept

• Job ID : 97998

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/03/2026

• Closing Date : 11/10/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Military Affairs Dept / Military Affairs-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Mpls Maint Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/ 6:00am-2:45pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.12 - $40.90 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Work Area : Minneapolis Airbase

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 position exists to perform the operation, maintenance, repair and alterations of the primary and secondary electrical systems at this Air National Guard base.

Duties include:

-Perform maintenance, repair and alteration work on electrical installations so that all systems are reliable, adequate and fulfill the mission requirements.

-Perform electrical work on real property installed equipment and special shop equipment.

-Perform the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of electrical generators.

-Advise and assist the base engineer in long-range planning of electrical requirements.

-Perform shop work and section operation.

-Perform preventative maintenance for electrical systems and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Current Minnesota Class A Master or Journey Electrician's license

• Valid Class D driver's license

Knowledge of:

• Construction plans, blueprints and electrical specifications sufficient to interpret, modify and follow them to complete the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

• State and National Electrical Codes and National Electrical Safety Code and standard electrical practices, techniques, materials and tools sufficient to ensure that work and materials comply with codes and to select supplies, materials and work methods and apply them to electrical projects.

• Electrical tools and equipment, safety standards and procedures sufficient to perform work efficiently and safely.

• Shop math sufficient to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects.

Skill in:

• Using hand and power tools sufficient to install, alter, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in state buildings.

Ability to:

• Maintain and repair hand and power tools sufficient to ensure their availability and safe operation for electrical projects.

• Maintain electrical project records of time and materials sufficient to report daily, weekly, and monthly progress of electrical projects.

A Class A Journeyman Electrician License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of study in an accredited college or university in building trades, or related business or vocational school training.

Broad knowledge of generator operations.

Current on NFPA 70E requirements.

Trained in Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures.

Trained in ARC Flash protection.

Training and experience in Aerial Man Lift operations.

Knowledgeable in Variable Frequency Drives- installation, repair and splicing.

Understands and can perform medium voltage cable installation, repair and splicing.

Involved in development and implementation of Preventative Maintenance Programs for electrical system and equipment.

Heavy equipment operator experience.

Leadership and team experience.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform repetitive motions with various types of equipment and tools on a regular basis. Require occasionally lifting articles and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and tool boxes. This job may require working, including walking or standing, for prolonged periods of time. This job may also require working outside in inclement weather conditions. Some equipment operation may involve extended periods of time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Ability to climb and work off ladders. Ability to work in confined spaces with limited room to maneuver. Ability to work in aerial lifts, potential heights up to 70ft.

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.