Utility Craftsman Senior/Electrical Apprentice, Facilities Services
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Construction Labor / Trades, Building & Residential Construction
Overview
Utility Craftsman Senior/Electrical Apprentice, Facilities Services (1688) – Pocatello - Main
Idaho State University is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution. ISU serves more than 12,000 students across Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. We invite you to apply to be part of our University community.
Job Description
To perform and direct advanced journey-level and master-level construction, building trades and mechanical work in multiple areas of responsibility related to constructing facilities and maintaining associated systems and equipment; perform related work.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the electrical team while progressing toward journeyman status. Upon successful completion of the required qualifications, the position is intended to transition to a full electrician role. Candidates must be enrolled in, or commit to enrolling in, an electrical apprenticeship program within six (6) months of the date of hire.
This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.
Examples of DutiesConsults with supervisors in the review of project plans and blueprints; reports on the results of on-site inspections of projects to evaluate progress, compliance with plans, quality of construction; consults on modifications as necessary; coordinates some aspects of project activities with utility companies, property owners, contractors, regulatory agencies and consulting engineers; activities involve computing, checking, and verifying quantities and quality of materials, costs and contractor or supplier payments;
directs others in one or more phases of construction projects; may include evaluating work and providing input into performance appraisals.
designs items to be built or fabricated of metal, wood or other construction materials; selects appropriate type and installs and maintains pipe for pressure and drain waterworks systems; reads plans and blueprints; uses transit and level and performs paraprofessional engineering activities; may install navigation aids, runway lighting systems and non-directional beacons; may use arc and acetylene welding equipment.
Performs as a lead worker in building concrete forms, placing, finishing and repair of concrete; lays brick and block; builds and remodels wooden structures and special carpentry items; erects and repairs steel members; lays carpet; installs doors, jambs, locks and closures; builds fences; maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, pipes, sinks, lavatories and septic tanks; installs and repairs irrigation systems, water supply and drain systems and pump stations;
maintains and repairs electrical wiring, lights, ballast, switches and receptacles; plumbs natural and propane gas lines; grades parking areas; landscapes areas; directs others and performs minor tune-ups and field repairs on small engines, diesel engines, heavy equipment and hydraulic systems.
Keeps and reviews records and reports on progress of projects; functions as trainer and project lead worker over assistants; completes project performance reports of staff assigned; draws plans for construction and landscape use; may perform and direct asphalt patches/repairs; provides advice to other jurisdictions on the maintenance, repair and construction of facilities; establishes traffic control plans; performs inspections of airport and construction sites;
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