Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY The Wisconsin State Fair Park (WSFP) is seeking a skilled and eager-to-learn candidate to fill a full-time, year-round Electrician's Assistant role in our Facility Services Department. Under the general supervision of the Master Electrician, this position assists in preparing, maintaining, fixing, and replacing Wisconsin State Fair Park’s (WSFP’s) electrical assets.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE This position is an unclassified, Dual-Limited Term Employment (LTE) position within the State of Wisconsin employment system, working an average of 40 hours per week throughout the calendar year. Annual hours worked will not exceed 2,078.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The starting wage for this role will be $21.00 per hour. A comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance is available after a minimum employment period is met.
Paid time off for vacation, holidays, etc. is not included as part of the benefits package. WHO CAN APPLY This position is open to all State of Wisconsin residents who meet the outlined criteria.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Prepare and install electrical drops and sound equipment
- Transport electrical supplies
- Assisting with lighting upgrades and maintenance of existing lighting park wide
- Perform routine power checks on lighting and receptacles throughout the fair park
- Transport and maintain portable light towers
- Responsible for repairing damaged cables and plug ends
- Assist with event show layouts throughout the rented buildings WSFP in conjunction with the Master Electrician, Event Manager and event promoter
- Assist with the tear down of sound and electrical equipment
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in the use of various types of electrical and sound equipment
- Experience with basic hand tools
- Experience with electrical work orders
- Able to operate lifts and work at heights up to 90 feet
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with or without accommodation
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs, climb ladders and poles, crawl, stoop, crouch, turn and kneel with or without accommodation
SPECIAL NOTES The candidate must be able to work all 11 days of the annual Wisconsin State Fair. Prior to appointment to this position, the candidate will be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
TO APPLY Please submit your resume and cover letter by following the applicable instructions below . Application materials must be received by Sunday, March 2nd. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION Wisconsin State Fair Park is a year-round entertainment venue hosting activities, events, meetings and more throughout the four seasons. Home to the Exposition Center, Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Wisconsin Products Pavilion and many other facilities, hundreds of events are held at the Fair Park each year. Perhaps the most notable and certainly the signature event, the Wisconsin State Fair, welcomes more than one million Fairgoers over 11 summer days. Visit for more information.
Wisconsin State Fair Park’s central location within the largest metro area in Wisconsin makes it a desirable place to work, live and play. As a world-class city, Milwaukee and the Greater Milwaukee Area are full of opportunities galore for living, working and playing. Visit for more information.
All Limited Term and Seasonal Employment Positions, including those for the annual Wisconsin State Fair, require Wisconsin Residency, as defined in § 6.10(1), at the time of application and throughout employment with Wisconsin State Fair Park. Wisconsin State Fair Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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