General Journey Electrician

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

The General Journey Electrician is an advanced journey-level classification in Washington County’s Facilities, Fleet & Parks Department. The employee performs routine and complex development, installation, repair, and maintenance of building electrical systems and various equipment. The role receives general direction on project scope and approach and requires a high degree of independence and professional judgment to resolve complex problems. Work is generally performed during standard business hours. The employee may also be required to be on call, work evenings or weekends, and return to work during emergencies. The Facilities Division plans, constructs, maintains, and repairs nearly 45 County-owned buildings totaling more than 1.8 million square feet, as well as grounds, parks, and associated hardscape.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of combined experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial, and/or industrial environments; apprenticeship time may count toward this experience.
Experience as a journey-level electrician related to building maintenance.
Possession of a valid Oregon State General Journeyman Electrician’s License or a Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License.
Ability to distinguish color-coded cables.
Driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of current electrical codes applicable to Oregon public facilities and standard electrical trade maintenance, construction, and design techniques.
Ability to work at various heights and operate mechanical lifting equipment and vehicles safely.
Ability to use and operate hand and mechanical tools necessary for building maintenance.

Responsibilities

Develop, install, repair, and maintain building electrical systems and various equipment.
Locate and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment.
Design, install, maintain, and repair electrical services, circuits, and control systems.
Work from drawings and specifications and carry out oral and written instructions.
Use hand and mechanical tools and operate vehicles and mechanical lifting equipment safely as required.