Electrician 2 - 20029571

State of Ohio • Grafton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician 2 works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of the electrician trade. The position is based at Lorain Correctional Institution in Grafton, Ohio, and involves leading and performing electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair in an institutional correctional setting. The role also includes security-related duties, work involving incarcerated individuals, and other maintenance tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 months of training or 18 months of verifiable electrical-work experience under the supervision of an experienced electrician, plus formal education in arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and in reading and writing common English vocabulary; or
• At least 6 months of experience as an Electrician 1 (class 52281); or
• An equivalent combination meeting the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Thorough knowledge of the electrician trade.
• Must undergo pre-employment urinalysis drug testing, including testing for marijuana, and a criminal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Acts as lead worker by providing work direction and training to lower-level electricians, crews, and/or incarcerated individuals engaged in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment, including motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and security alarm systems, elevators, and switches.
• Determines materials needed, prepares cost estimates, and submits purchase requests.
• Reads blueprints and/or schematic diagrams and maintains an inventory of electrical supplies.
• Maintains strict inventory and daily tool-control records for tools used by incarcerated individuals.
• Performs other maintenance and miscellaneous duties, including semi-skilled carpentry, painting, sheet-metal, electrical, and HVAC work.
• Ensures compliance with security regulations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests, modifies, and/or maintains basic telecommunications and electronic data-processing equipment in an institutional setting, such as cable television, telephone, and computer/terminal lines, printers, and analog or digital phones.
• Serves on institutional committees.
• Attends training, seminars, and/or meetings.
• Performs security functions as required, such as man-down response, shakedowns, and inmate movement.
• Performs other assigned duties, such as snow and ice removal and grass cutting.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed