Electrician I - Facilities

Nevada System of Higher Education • Charleston, SC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is recruiting for an Electrician I for the Facilities Management Department. This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems, wiring, distribution panels, and controls.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Electrical apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• A valid Class “C” driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• A valid Journeyman Electrician License / Certification (or relevant state/municipal electrical credential) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing malfunctions in complex electrical systems, circuits, and machinery using advanced testing equipment like multimeters, amp probes, megohmmeters, and circuit tracers to isolate faults quickly.
• Fixing or replacing faulty switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, fuses, interior/exterior light fixtures, ballasts, and integrated building distribution panels to restore power safely and minimize facility downtime.
• Installing electrical conduit (EMT, Rigid, PVC), bending and threading piping, running new electrical wiring through walls and ceilings, and properly hooking up commercial motors, generators, and transformers.
• Calculating electrical loads, determining appropriate wire sizing, conduit fill ratios, and circuit breaker capacities using Ohm's Law and NEC tables to prevent circuit overloading.
• Ensuring all new installations, modifications, and existing electrical systems conform strictly to the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) standards, and state regulations.
• Routinely inspecting facility electrical equipment, subpanels, and distribution centers to proactively identify code violations, wear-and-tear, or potential safety hazards.
• Following strict OSHA safety guidelines, including the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), arc flash safety boundaries, and standard Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols before servicing any energized equipment.
• Interpreting and working from complex technical blueprints, wiring schematics, single-line diagrams, and architectural drawings to accurately trace circuits and map out new installations.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and properly storing specialized electrical tools and testing equipment, and reporting when material stock runs low.
• Documenting and updating facility master blueprints to reflect system modifications, logging completed preventative maintenance tasks and accurately tracking time and materials in a TMA work order system.
• Collaborating and coordinating effectively with facility managers, other skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, ), and city/state electrical inspectors to ensure projects are completed seamlessly and on schedule.

Benefits

• PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Vacation & sick leave benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Educational benefits
• Health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal).
• Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

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