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Position Title: Electrician (Journeyman) Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Employee Classification: Electrician College/Division: Facilities and Services Department: 500700-FS ELECTRICIANS External Search: Open to all applicants Target Hourly Rate: $21.11 per hour Appointment: Full-time, 1.0 FTE, Non-Exempt Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00‑5:00 Closing Date: Dec 05, 2025 23:55 MST Summary Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician! We’re looking for someone to handle electrical repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You’ll work with wiring diagrams, solid‑state controls, and ensure systems run smoothly. A valid Journeyman Electrician’s License (NM EE98J) and a driver’s license are required. Responsibilities Under general supervision, performs electrical repairs and maintenance of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Requires interpretation of wiring diagrams or schematic drawings; may develop wiring diagrams. Maintains electronic or solid‑state controls (interlocking or interdependent circuits). Has working knowledge of the National Electrical Code. Connects wiring to fixtures and power equipment; splices wires as required. Measures, cuts, threads, and installs electrical conduit. Checks and replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other simple elements of electrical systems such as lighting fixtures, tubes, and ballasts. Pulls wiring through conduit. Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned. Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Qualifications High School diploma or GED certificate. No prior experience required. Journeyman Electrician's License (NM EE98J) required. Valid driver’s license required. Ability to apply NEC standards. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Ability to measure, cut, thread, pull, and install electrical conduit. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Contact Alfredo Acevedo, 575-646-7113, alface@nmsu.edu EEO Statement New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non‑merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr NMSU Conference Services

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