Regional Electrician

State of North Carolina•Hampton Heights, NC

5d•$41,206 - $72,113•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Electrician II serves on the Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard Electrical Systems Team and installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots electrical systems and equipment at correctional institutions throughout western North Carolina. The position performs preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance; independently completes assigned projects; interprets blueprints and technical specifications; and supports construction, renovation, and major maintenance initiatives. The role requires journeyman-level electrical experience and the ability to provide safe, reliable, and efficient electrical services in a correctional environment. The duty station is the Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard in Lenoir, North Carolina. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a normal schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some weekend work and overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Journeyman-level electrical experience.
May require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Nice To Haves

Experience installing primary and secondary electrical conduit and circuitry for electrical distribution systems.
Experience installing electrical system devices, breakers, fixtures, or equipment.
Experience using standard testing equipment to diagnose electrical components.
Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC) standards.
Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, devices, and fixtures in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Perform preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance at assigned correctional institutions throughout western North Carolina.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and specifications for electrical installations and repairs.
Independently plan and complete assigned work orders, projects, and maintenance activities while ensuring quality and timely completion.
Assist institutional maintenance staff and collaborate with Regional Maintenance, Special Projects, Mechanical Systems, and Electronics Systems teams as operational needs require.
Support large-scale construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects with other Regional Maintenance Yards and the Division of Engineering, Construction and Maintenance Construction Team when needed.