Electrician

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Electrician

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08402 OPC 92500094

Department

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - PROP & CONSTRUCTION

Opening Date

07/03/2025

Closing Date

7/11/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician IV

Position Number

92500094

Salary Grade

NC11

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Description of Work

**REPOST - Previous applicants must reapply to be considered for this vacancy**

We will be recruiting for two (2) positions with this job posting. Your application will be considered for both positions.

The Electrician performs scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure compliance and functionality of electrical systems.

Key duties include:

Inspecting and repairing electrical systems, fixtures, and lighting (e.g., exit/egress lights)

Maintaining campus lighting and electrical appliances

Participating in renovation projects involving electrical work

Testing and servicing emergency power generators

Working safely from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts

This position is expected to fulfill On-Call and emergency call-back assignments and is considered a mandatory position that must report to work during periods of adverse weather. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About the Division of Property and Construction:

The Division of Property and Construction supports the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services by managing its statewide facilities portfolio, which includes 18 state-operated campuses totaling over 7.7 million square feet and 148 leased properties covering approximately 1.2 million square feet. The division provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus and basic maintenance and grounds support for the Governor Morehead School. It also oversees the Department's Capital Improvement Program, managing repair and renovation efforts as well as new capital projects from planning through close-out.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues in secondary electrical systems and equipment.

Working knowledge in low-voltage electronic building control systems and components.

Skilled in reading blueprints and schematics to repair electrical systems and devices.

Experienced with single-phase and three-phase electrical distribution systems.

Management Preferences :

Three (3) years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of electrical systems, equipment, and components within a commercial or industrial setting.

NC Limited Electrical License.

Physical Requirements: HEAVY WORK - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may be performed in extreme environmental conditions including adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

High school or General Educational Development diploma and two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification May require current certification by the Environmental Protection