Electrician

Electrician New Mexico State University - 4.3 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $21.11 an hour Qualifications Driver's License Journeyman Electrician Full Job Description 503545 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Jun 2 2026 - 23:55

MDT Department Contact:

Luis Velasco, 575-646-1222,

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

Join our team! We're hiring 2 Electricians to perform repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting. Work with wiring diagrams and controls. Requires

NM EE98J

license OR ability to obtain within one year from date of hire, plus valid driver's license.

Position Details Position Title:

Electrician College/Division:

Facilities and Services Department:

500700-FS

ELECTRICIANS

Location:

Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

$21.11

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:

1.0

FLSA Status :

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:

Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a

Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs Journeyman level electrical repairs and maintenance of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Requires interpretation of wiring diagrams or schematic drawings. May develop wiring diagrams. May include maintenance of electronic or solid state controls having interlocking or interdependent circuits. Maintains State of NM Journeyman License and continuing educate requirements. Has working knowledge of the National Electric Code.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 3 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree + 1 year of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:

Requires a Journeyman Electrician's License NM (EE98) or ability to obtain a New Mexico Journeyman Electric license within a year from date of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment:

Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort:

Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements:

Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk:

Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.