Skilled Tradesman, Electrician

NorthWest Arkansas Community College • Benton County Location, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. The Skilled Tradesman, Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems in campus buildings and facilities. Work includes wiring, fixtures, equipment, circuits, and related components. The position reads and interprets technical documents, diagnoses electrical issues, and completes work in accordance with applicable electrical codes and safety practices. The position supports safe and reliable electrical service across college facilities.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Completion for required electrician education or training associate with the required license or certification
• Journeyman Electrician license in accordance with ACA 17-28-304
• Knowledge of electrical methods, practices, processes, materials, tools, and safety precautions
• Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations applicable to electrical work
• Knowledge of electrical theory, circuits, and wiring methods
• Skills in inspecting, troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and components
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and work drawings
• Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills when estimating materials and evaluating electrical work
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain inventories of electrical parts, materials, and tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in commercial, institutional, or similar facilities
• Experience troubleshooting circuits, wiring, fixtures, equipment, and electrical components
• Technical or trade-school education in electrical systems or a related field

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical systems in buildings, including wiring, fixtures, equipment, circuits, and related components
• Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and work drawings to complete electrical work
• Diagnoses electrical problems and determines appropriate repairs or replacement of wiring, fixtures, equipment or components
• Performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on existing electrical systems to reduce malfunctions and service interruptions
• Completes electrical work in accordance with applicable electrical codes, law, regulations, and safety practices
• Uses appropriate hand tools, power tools, meters, and testing equipment to safety perform assigned electrical work
• Prepares material estimates and maintains an inventory of needed electrical parts, materials, and tools
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED