Electrician

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: July 7, 2025

Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $20.58 - $23.87

Position qualifies for 30 cents/hour Maintenance and Trades differential pay. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Summary:

Electrician

The Electrician position is a skilled crafts position that is stationed at the Capitol Complex and reports to the Physical Plant Supervisor Senior. This position performs skilled electrical and electronic system work. Office of Facilities and Property Management will provide on-the job training to the successful candidate with the expectation that the employee would attain the skills necessary to perform the work of an Electrician Senior position

The Electrician position is assigned the following duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, construct and install new electrical systems in the interior and exterior of the Capitol Complex buildings and grounds. These systems are constructed or installed because of requests from agencies housed in the various buildings or as a result of changes in building mechanical systems. Work is accomplished by cutting, shaping and fastening conduit, flexible conduit and wire mold conduit to meet the requests of the agency or project. All electrical work must conform to the requirements of the Uniform Electrical Code, which relates to Life Safety because all applications are used by some individual or group. Understand the basic of fire alarm systems and Security systems.
• Diagnose and correct electrical problems to prevent loss of state employee's work time. Replaces ballasts, re-lamps and cleans light fixtures to improve lighting levels while conserving energy. Operates building automation system and answers requests for services regarding hot and cold calls.
• Install power, data, and computer cables through ceilings, walls, and floors for OITS and other agencies following all applicable Uniform Electrical Code requirements. Disassembles and reassembles air handlers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners and motors in order to replace defective bearings, belts and other mechanical parts using mechanical knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires Six months of experience in electrical work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor such as lifting, pushing and pulling to move equipment. Must be able to climb ladders and work from scaffolding and ladders. The ability to lift or negotiate the movement of up to 50 lbs.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren
• Email: ...
• Mailing Address: Department of Administration Personnel Office, 900 SW Jackson, Room 401-N, Topeka, KS 66612

Job Application Process

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

• Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

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Required documents for this application to be complete:

Upload the DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) on the Careers - My Job Applications page.

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to ..., scanned and emailed to ..., or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.