JourneymanContractor Electrician Hiring Incentive at South Dakota Housing Development Authority

JOURNEYMAN/CONTRACTOR ELECTRICIANSOUTH DAKOTA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYHiring Incentive of $2000 offeredSCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pmDESCRIPTION: Primarily responsible for properly training and supervising inmates on the rough-in and finish electrical phases of construction of the Governors Houses in South Dakota. This position will motivate train and supervise inmates as they work towards obtaining their electrical licenses. The Governors House Program is a program funded by SDHDA in which prison inmates at the Mike Durfee State Prison build low-cost low-maintenance energy efficient homes to income qualified individuals and families.QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidate must possess excellent customer service and electrical trade experience; knowledge of electrical code compliancy and on-the-job safety experience; be able to inspect electrical work performed; be knowledgeable in general residential construction and have the ability to operate construction related machinery; work with a variety of clients; understand basic math functions and calculations; the ability to lift and carry heavy objects; and the ability to communicate professionally.Successful candidate must have a minimum of a two-year electrical degree two years of related work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidate must carry a journeymen electrical license and either have or have the ability to obtain their contractors license. Candidate must possess a valid drivers license and pass an extensive background check for SD Department of Corrections.LOCATION: Mike Durfee State Prison Springfield SDSTARTING SALARY: Positioned near $30.00 per hour with increases for additional qualifications and experience.BENEFITS: SD Housing pays 100 percent of employees health dental and vision insurance plus a percentage of family coverage. Option for employer contributed Health Savings Account. Access to an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally paid family leave eleven paid holidays employee assistance program and accrual of 15 vacation and 14 sick days annually. Participation in state retirement plan with SD Housing matching 6% and option to contribute to supplemental retirement.CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Apply online at Direct questions to Mike Harsma Director of Single-Family Development South Dakota Housing at 605.773.3181 or email to .Veterans Preference EligibleEqual Opportunity EmployerRequired Experience:Contract Key Skills Hand Tools,Commercial Electrician Experience,Construction Experience,Electrical Experience,NEC,Industrial Electrician Experience,OSHA,Pipe Threading,Schematics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1