Maintenance Electrician (Facilities & Equipment Maintenance)
About The Position
Maintenance Electrician (Facilities & Equipment Maintenance) Location: Onsite – Decorah, Iowa Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time Shift: 1st Shift Work Model: 100% Onsite Compensation: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour Relocation Assistance: Available Openings: 1 The Opportunity HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a well-established organization seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician to support electrical maintenance and facility operations at its Decorah, Iowa location. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on electrician who enjoys troubleshooting, maintaining critical building systems, and working across a wide range of voltage environments—from three-phase primary power down to low-voltage controls. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-driven, and brings strong electrical experience in an industrial or facilities setting. Role Overview The Maintenance Electrician will perform electrical-focused maintenance and repair work across the facility, ensuring all work meets NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) compliance standards. This position supports day-to-day work orders, preventative maintenance schedules, and cross-functional facilities initiatives. This is a first-shift, onsite role requiring strong technical skill and consistent execution.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
- Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems
- Proven experience working with both three-phase power and low-voltage control systems
- Strong troubleshooting ability in a facilities or industrial maintenance environment
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality workmanship
- Ability to work fully onsite in Decorah, Iowa on a consistent first-shift schedule
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting large institutional or industrial facility infrastructure
- Familiarity with fire alarm systems, automation controls, generators, or elevator inspections
- Inventory or shop management experience within a maintenance environment
- Willingness to support cross-functional facility projects beyond electrical scope
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical maintenance and repair work through the Facilities Services work order system
- Troubleshoot and service systems ranging from three-phase primary voltages to low-voltage control circuits
- Ensure all electrical work aligns with NFPA 70 / National Electrical Code standards
- Interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams to diagnose electrical issues
- Prepare material lists and coordinate supplies needed for maintenance projects
- Support inspection and preventative maintenance schedules for systems such as: Fire alarms, Elevators, Building automation systems, Backup generators
- Assist Boiler Operators with heating plant and boiler-related electrical repairs as needed
- Collaborate with other Facilities teams including Grounds, Heating Plant, Plumbing, Carpentry, and Moving Services
- Manage inventory, tools, and supplies for the electrical shop
- Maintain clean, organized workspaces, equipment, and maintenance vehicles
- Support seasonal operations including snow removal when required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
