Skilled Trades - Electrician

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Administration’s General Services Division is seeking an experienced electrician to maintain safety, reliability, and functionality across state complexes in the Phoenix area. The facilities span multiple structures and more than two million square feet of public space. The electrician responds to, troubleshoots, and resolves electrical and general maintenance needs in ADOA-managed facilities, supporting state operations and preserving public infrastructure. The position installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment; modifies and upgrades existing services to meet facility requirements, standards, and building codes; and performs preventive maintenance. The electrician uses diagnostic equipment to identify and correct faults, interprets schematics and blueprints, consults with agencies and contractors on project specifications, and documents repairs, materials, and supply needs. The position is based at the General Services Division, 1400 W Washington, Phoenix, Arizona. Remote work may be available as a management option, but is not an employee entitlement and may be discontinued at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

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).
Knowledge of commercial, industrial, and residential electrical methods and issue diagnosis; electrical wiring and components; OSHA requirements and safety practices; building utility systems; electrical remodeling and construction; trade tools and materials; troubleshooting methods; and applicable building codes, statutes, and agency policies.
Skill in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems; electrical remodeling and construction; applying OSHA safety practices; interpreting blueprints, code books, and other documents; and estimating project time and materials.
Ability to quickly and accurately diagnose and repair electrical and building maintenance issues; inspect, service, repair, and install electrical equipment; communicate verbally and in writing; maintain records; and prepare reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining electrical systems in large commercial or government facilities.
A 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 across 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 electrical services to meet facility requirements, standards, and building codes.
Use 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 electrical equipment performance, efficiency, and service life.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams to determine installation procedures, specifications, and repair standards.
Consult with state agencies, outside engineers, and contractors about blueprints, technical specifications, and project requirements.
Document repairs, track materials used, prepare supply requisitions, and submit purchase requests for parts and inventory.
Diagnose and repair other building maintenance issues as needed.
Estimate work time and material requirements and assess repair versus replacement of equipment.
Maintain records and prepare reports as required.

Benefits

Sick leave
Vacation
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 insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Supplemental life insurance
ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan participation after 26 weeks of employment
Remote work may be available as a management option, subject to agency discretion