General Maintenance - Electrician
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Electrician with at least five (5) years of commercial maintenance experience, including strong hands-on work with 208V and 480V systems. This role is ideal for a knowledgeable, safety-focused maintenance electrician who takes pride in troubleshooting complex systems and maintaining reliable facility operations. Experience working in historic or aging facilities is a plus. What You’ll Do In this role, you will apply your working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA standards to maintain and repair a wide range of building systems. You will work both independently and as part of a facilities team to ensure electrical systems remain safe, functional, and code compliant. The strongest candidates will bring: • Five or more years of commercial or institutional electrical maintenance experience • Demonstrated experience with 208V and 480V electrical systems • Solid understanding of NEC and electrical safety best practices • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills • Experience with fire alarm and life safety systems • Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams • Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in mechanical rooms, on ladders, and in varying conditions • A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and long-term system reliability • Experience working in historic facilities or older infrastructure is highly desirable. If you are a dependable, experienced maintenance electrician who values safety, craftsmanship, and keeping facilities running smoothly, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Five or more years of commercial or institutional electrical maintenance experience
- Demonstrated experience with 208V and 480V electrical systems
- Solid understanding of NEC and electrical safety best practices
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Experience with fire alarm and life safety systems
- Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in mechanical rooms, on ladders, and in varying conditions
- A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and long-term system reliability
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in historic facilities or older infrastructure is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical panels, conduits, motors, transformers, switches, and related equipment
- Troubleshooting and servicing 208V and 480V systems
- Maintaining lighting systems (fixtures, ballasts, switches, fuses, exterior lighting)
- Testing and maintaining fire alarm, sprinkler, and other life safety systems
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
- Preparing material lists and cost estimates for repair and maintenance projects
- Supporting and improving preventative maintenance programs
- Maintaining inventory and ordering electrical parts and supplies
- Responding to emergency system issues, including after-hours call-back as needed
- Performing general building maintenance tasks (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting) when required
- Monitoring contract work to ensure safety and quality standards are met
- Conducting inspections, documenting findings, and initiating work orders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
