Job Information
State of Minnesota Electrician in Brainerd, Minnesota
Working Title : Electrician
Job Class: Electrician
Agency: Military Affairs
Job ID: 93399
Location: Various
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 04/15/2026
Closing Date: 04/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Military Affairs
Division/Unit: FMO/FMB/North Region
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 7:00am-3:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes 50%
Salary Range: $34.52 - $40.20 / hourly
Bargaining Unit: 202- AFSCME
Classified Status: Classified
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to provide electrical work at the Journeyman Electrician level. Work will include both planned and service work of low voltage, single-phase, three-phase power systems. Duties will vary from preventative maintenance, repair of existing components and systems, to installation of new components and systems. Weekly heating system monitoring to be conducted during the heating season and assist the Building Utilities Mechanic with building mechanical preventative maintenance and repairs.
Minimum Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of current National Electrical Code.
• Ability to obtain a Boiler Engineer License (Special) within one (1) year of hire.
• Minimum of a Class A Journeyman Electrician’s License (Class A Master License is also acceptable).
• Ability to operate, maintain and service installed life safety systems to include but not limited to addressable fire systems, carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, etc.
• Ability to safely operate assigned equipment to include but not limited to trenchers, scissor lifts, bucket/line/fork trucks, articulating boom lifts, etc.
• Ability to safely use assigned power and hand tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as digging by hand, working at heights and within confined spaces during all weather conditions.
• Ability to service all electrical equipment.
• Good maintenance and mechanical ability.
• Ability to complete required background investigation to be granted network access.
• Ability to self-motivate, work independently and maintain a positive work attitude.
• Demonstrate ability and experience in using Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have and maintain a valid Minnesota Driver License
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with power generators.
• Experience with silent Knight fire systems.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management software.
Physical Requirements
Position requires ability to lift articles up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools, ladders and equipment. Job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain and may involve sitting, crawling, bending and stooping with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls. Ability to work in an environment may include exposure to dust, noise, and occasional adverse weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain and/or wind. Percentage of these tasks is approximately 80%
May require working in small, confined spaces, including manholes below ground, and require working with heights to include rooftops and water towers, etc.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.