High Voltage Electrician

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

6d • $27 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management is seeking a Master Electrician to work at the Bangor Air National Guard Base. The role supports the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor and two additional units in South Portland, helping keep more than 550,000 square feet of facilities and 49 buildings powered, safe, and operational in support of military readiness and emergency response in Maine.

The electrician installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs electrical systems and equipment across multiple sites; interprets blueprints, schematics, and diagrams; troubleshoots problems and responds to scheduled and emergency service calls; and ensures compliance with electrical codes and safety standards. The role also involves collaborating with team members on new installations and facility upgrades.

The position requires physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying loads up to 75 feet, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces such as ceilings and underground tanks, and bending, reaching, and moving around equipment. Work is performed independently and as part of a team in varied physical settings. A current Master Electrician’s license issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board is required. Some positions may require a Certificate of Special Training in High Voltage work and a State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.

Requirements

• Current Master Electrician’s license issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board.
• Experience in commercial electrical settings, including old and new construction and materials, and understanding how they relate to the construction process.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics for connecting pumps, motors, and electric valves to construction standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry loads up to 75 feet.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces, including ceilings and underground tanks.
• Ability to bend, reach, and move around equipment being serviced.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Special Training in High Voltage work may be required for some positions.
• State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems and equipment across multiple sites.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and respond to scheduled and emergency service calls and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members on new installations and ongoing facility upgrades.
• Support facilities serving the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor and two additional units in South Portland.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays annually.
• 12 days of sick leave annually.
• More than three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service.
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
• State payment of 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
• State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• State retirement contributions equivalent to 14.06% of pay for MSEA employees or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
• Additional wellness benefits for State employees.

What This Job Offers

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