Journeyman Electrician

Ada County•Boise, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ada County Operations is hiring a Journeyman Electrician to install, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems, controls, lighting, and equipment, and to perform semi-skilled work supporting the operation and maintenance of county facilities. The role covers electrical and related mechanical systems, including HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, and water-heating equipment. The incumbent may work at any county facility and may be assigned special projects as needed. The position requires an Idaho journeyman electrician license and at least five years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician in commercial, light industrial, and/or institutional settings. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license, pass criminal and security checks, and be available for after-hours contact, variable shifts, overtime, and possible 24-hour call-outs. The position is designated safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including dirty, dusty, or greasy settings and areas in or around a jail. Tasks may involve hard-to-reach locations, ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, as well as physical exertion and occasional exposure to electrical shock, burns, cuts, or bruises. A resume must be submitted with the application; a cover letter is not required.

Requirements

Must hold a State of Idaho journeyman electrician license.
Must have at least five years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician with commercial, light industrial, and/or institutional experience.
Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of various electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes; wire gauges, sizes, and types; conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, other electrical devices, and fire alarm systems.
Knowledge of the installation and operation of electrical fixtures, wiring, and controls.
Skill in troubleshooting equipment and control circuits.
Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and read, interpret, and apply building plans, repair manuals, specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches, and building codes.
Ability to use trade formulas to calculate items such as voltage and resistance.
Ability to perform maintenance activities involving building repair, welding, painting, carpentry, and plumbing.
Ability to operate and clean a variety of hand tools.
Ability to set up and adjust equipment to minimize energy usage.
Ability to perform job duties safely and operate motor vehicles, including light trucks, safely.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a criminal background check and a Sheriff’s Office security clearance (criminal records) check and fingerprinting.
Must be available by telephone for after-hours contact and for variable shifts, overtime, and potential 24-hour call-outs.
Must be able to support and work at all county facilities and buildings.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain electrical devices and materials, including conduit, conductors, switch gear, control devices, breakers, and motors.
Check and test life-safety devices, exit and emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and emergency generators.
Service and repair pumps, air compressors, starters, motors, and similar equipment.
Troubleshoot, test, locate, and repair electrical circuits and equipment.
Plan, design, lay out, and complete the installation, modification, and repair of electrical systems, controls, lighting, and equipment.
Recommend work and develop specifications.
Inspect and review contracted work for compliance with contract specifications.
Maintain records of electrical system maintenance and upgrades.
Perform location services for Dig Line requests.
Maintain the electrical portion of HVAC systems.
Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot boilers, chillers, and water-heating equipment.
Maintain mechanical, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems.
Assist employees with electrical or related work.
Operate trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, forklifts, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and other equipment.
Maintain inventory of electrical stock items.
May supervise staff performing maintenance, trades, and crafts-related duties.
Perform related functions as required.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one.
11 paid holidays annually.
Participation in a state retirement system with an 11.96% employer contribution.
457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to a 3% county match, plus a 401(k).
Paid parental leave.
Life insurance.
Wellness programs.
Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.
Competitive Total Rewards package that increases base salary by approximately 40%.