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25-26 Plant Maintenance 1- Electrician Low Voltage HVAC

Dubuque Community School District

1 Positions

ID: 86446

Posted On 01/20/2026

Job Overview

DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
$30.63/hr 261 day contract

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:       Plant Maintenance #1- Electrician
Buildings and Grounds Department

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited by:    Chief Human Resources Officer

Recommended for Appointment by:      Manager of Buildings and Grounds
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports To:      Manager of Buildings and Grounds

Consults With: Assistant Manager of Buildings and Grounds, Principals, other Maintenance
Personnel, and other School Personnel

BASIC FUNCTION:

To provide the day to day maintenance and repair of heating, electrical and plumbing infrastructure of the school facilities to achieve implementation of educational program goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. A City of Dubuque, State of Iowa, and Electrical Journeyman License/Registration is required.
  2. Has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of electrical work and code compliance.
  3. Experienced in diagnostics, troubleshooting, HVAC wiring, Fire Alarm/PA/Security systems and Hi and Low voltage wiring, access controls and audio equipment.
  4. Five years' experience in commercial and or educational environment as an electrician.
  5. Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and written reference material.
  6. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills required.
  7. Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
  8. Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
  9. Ability to use hand and power tools.
  10. Experienced in installing and troubleshooting projectors and sound systems.
  11. Experience with computers, word processing, work order, and various server platforms used with camera installation and electronic access systems
  12. Experienced in terminating and testing network cable/jacks
  13. Valid Iowa driver's license is required

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Additions and/or deletions may be made at any time by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds or his/her designee.

1.   To perform work according to accepted trade practices and procedures in cooperation with Manager and Assistant Manager of Buildings and Grounds.
2.   To assist in repairing and maintaining heating and ventilation equipment as well as adjusting and repairing temperature control equipment.
3.   To inspect, repair and maintain electrical motors, light fixtures and make electrical repairs to all school equipment.
4.   To assist in repairing, maintaining and adjusting low-pressure steam boilers and auxiliary equipment.
5.   To use measuring and testing equipment required in the performance of assigned work.
6.   To maintain records as required by the Manager and Assistant Manager of Buildings and Grounds.
7.   To lift and move heavy objects, work from ladders and scaffolding and assist other district employees as required.
8.   Demonstrates a commitment to multicultural nonsexist policies and practices.
9.   Adheres to all Board Policies.
10. Assists in the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program on district electrical equipment including electrical lighting circuits, conduit and duct systems, transformers and other types of electrical power equipment.  Repair and replace switches, receptacles and circuit breakers.  Install and maintain fluorescent lights, ballasts and fixtures.  Install and maintain automated systems including parking lot lights, emergency lights, and security lists and controls. Assist other trade workers with electrical repairs and installation.
11. Make repairs to all lighting and other components.
12. Develops and maintains an inventory of spare parts for electrical repairs.
13. Designs and constructs electrical projects (i.e., wiring of computer facilities, making corridor lighting changes).
14. Make repairs to existing electrical units (i.e., public address/intercom systems, telephone systems, computer network systems, fire alarm systems, temperature control systems, security systems, projectors, CCT, food service equipment, and clock systems).
15. Troubleshoot, plan, layout, and install signal systems including wiring, rectifiers, master clocks, secondary clocks, ringing relays, and bells and buzzers.  Repair a variety of electrical tools and equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, etc.
16.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work
17. Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
18. Installation, repair, and servicing of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment including boilers, roof top units, air handling units, heat pumps, unit ventilators, exhaust fans, pumps, water heaters, water conditioning equipment, steam traps and controls systems for all of the previous listed equipment.
19. Boiler cleaning, repair and service on an annual basis.
20. Performs any other duties as assigned.
21. This job description is a general outline only of the duties and responsibilities named and is not intended to be all-inclusive.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.  Twelve month contract
2.  Forty (40) hours per week
3.  Salary and benefits per the negotiated Agreement

Primary Contact

12308

Jean Pfeiler

HR Coordinator,

563-552-3028

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-552-3026

Fax

jpfeiler@dbqschools.org

Email

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False

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Job Details

Categories

Education
Maintenance/Repair

Location

Dubuque, IA

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$30.63/hr

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays

Company ID

971

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260120

End Date

20260202

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Dubuque Community School District

About the Company

The Dubuque Community School District reorganized in the early 1960's with the surrounding rural area and now serves a population of over 70,000. Presently, we have a student enrollment of approximately 10,120 students. A total staff of 2,522 employees (including 959 certified teachers, counselors and nurses) is presently employed by the Dubuque Community School District. The geographical area the Dubuque District serves is over 245 square miles and the District provides school bus transportation approximately 5,000 students each day.

Eighteen school buildings are utilized to house our educational program: two high schools, one alternative learning center, three middle schools, and twelve K-5 elementary schools. Other facilities are provided for transportation, maintenance, cafeteria, and administration.

Dubuque Public Schools provide a basic curriculum designed to meet the educational needs of children. Special programs include Title I, Learning Resource Services, Special Education, Talented and Gifted, and At-Risk.