<p>The Iowa Veterans Home is looking to hire a full time Electrician. Hours for this position are 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Also, will be 'on call' for the general maintenance shop on a rotating basis that will include weekends.</p> <p>The responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Performs electrical duties of journeyman electrician such as installing conduit and boxes, replacing lighting fixtures, changing receptacles and switches. </li><li>Performs regular scheduled preventative maintenance on air handling equipment. Includes inspection and repair of motors, valves, coils and controls. </li><li>Performs testing and troubleshooting of low voltage control wiring for building mechanical systems, dietary equipment, laundry equipment, and other associated systems. </li><li>Performs inspections of electrical devices for residents to ensure they are safe. </li><li>Performs inspection and minor repair of resident electric beds. </li><li>Inspects dampers, blowers, motors, pumps, pneumatic and electrical controls, valves, switches, for proper operation. </li><li>Maintains proper documentation on preventative maintenance software system for each unit, insuring history for use in evaluating operations, parts inventory, and future replacement life cycle. </li><li>Install, connect, troubleshoot resident T.V. and cable for new and existing residents. </li><li>Help other trades, ie plumbers, HVAC technicians, maintenance repairers with related work. </li><li>Must have an active Class B Journeyman's license (or higher) with the state of Iowa. </li></ul> <p>What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:</p> <ul> <li>Team oriented, positive work environment </li><li>Opportunity for professional growth and development </li><li>Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year </li><li>Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits: </li></ul> <p>Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2025:</p> <p>Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share</p> <p>Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share</p> <ul> <li>National Choice option also available </li></ul> <p>Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2025:</p> <p>Single: Free</p> <p>Family: $46</p> <ul> <li>Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care </li><li>$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost </li><li>Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) </li><li>Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum. </li><li>Lactation rooms throughout our campus </li><li>Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year </li></ul> <p>All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:</p> <ul> <li>Three years of full-time work experience in skilled electrical work in the construction or repair of residential or commercial buildings. </li><li>Successful completion of a standard electrician program at an accredited trade school. </li><li>A total of three years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where one semester of an approved trade school electrician program is equivalent to six months of full-time experience. </li><li>Successful completion of three years of an approved electrician apprenticeship program. </li><li>Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Trades Helper which involved electrical duties. </li></ul> <p>For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.</p> <ul> <li>Must be capable of operating forklift and other material handling equipment, and other heavy mobile equipment as necessary such as scissor lifts, manlifts, and other aerial platforms. </li><li>Must be willing to work weekends and after hours performing assigned tasks, and must be willing to respond to on call requirements on weekends and after hours. </li><li>Must obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Driver's License. </li><li>Certified Licensed Electrician is preferred. </li></ul>