Skilled Trades - Electrician

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $67,000

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD), is seeking an experienced electrician to maintain the safety, reliability, and functionality of more than two million square feet of public facilities across state complexes in the Phoenix area. The role responds to, troubleshoots, and resolves electrical and general maintenance needs in ADOA-managed spaces, supporting state operations and preserving public infrastructure.

The electrician installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment; performs preventive maintenance; diagnoses malfunctions using specialized meters and diagnostic test equipment; and modifies or upgrades services to meet facility requirements, standards, and building codes. The role also interprets schematics and blueprints, consults with agencies and project professionals, documents repairs and materials, and prepares supply requisitions and purchase requests.

The position is located at the General Services Division, 1400 W Washington, Phoenix, Arizona. Salary is up to $67,000. The posting is open until business needs are met.

Requirements

• Knowledge of commercial, industrial, and residential electrical techniques and diagnostic methods.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring and components, including measurement practices and calculations.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, guidelines, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of blueprints, sketches, building structures, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of electrical remodeling and construction methods, including replacement of utility services.
• Knowledge of trade-related tools, equipment, and materials; electrical troubleshooting methods; and applicable local and national building codes, statutes, and agency policies.
• Skill installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and performing common trade assignments.
• Skill applying electrical remodeling and construction practices, including replacing utility services, and applying OSHA safety requirements.
• Skill reading and interpreting blueprints, code books, and other documents.
• Skill estimating time and material requirements and comparing repair of existing equipment with replacement.
• Ability to quickly and accurately diagnose and repair electrical and other building maintenance issues.
• Ability to inspect, service, repair, and install a wide variety of electrical equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with management, customers, and fellow employees.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and retention of the license during employment.
• Successful completion of a background and reference check, including criminal records verification.
• Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining electrical systems in large commercial or government facilities.
• Valid journey-level electrician license or completion of an accredited apprenticeship program.
• Experience troubleshooting motor controls and commercial service entrances, and reading complex schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems, infrastructure, and equipment in state-owned facilities.
• Run conduit and wiring, and install panel boards, fixtures, receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, transformers, contactors, photocells, motors, controls, and building service entrances.
• Modify, replace, and upgrade existing electrical services to meet facility requirements, standards, and building codes.
• Use specialized meters and diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions, trace shorts, evaluate worn or weak components, and correct defective connections.
• Perform preventive maintenance and research ways to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and operating lifespan.
• Review and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams to determine installation procedures, specifications, and repair standards.
• Consult with state agencies, outside engineers, and contracted professionals about blueprints, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Document completed repairs, track materials used, prepare supply requisitions, and submit purchase requests for parts and inventory.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and other building maintenance issues, inspect and service electrical equipment, communicate with management, customers, and coworkers, and maintain records and reports as required.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan, including participation in the ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• A full-time or part-time remote work schedule may be available at management's discretion; remote work is not an employee entitlement or right and may be terminated by the agency.

What This Job Offers

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