2026 Facilities Electrician

Carowinds; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Carowinds in Concord, NC is hiring a Facilities Electrician to inspect, install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment. This includes wiring, motors, drives, controls, lighting, generators, transformers, and inverters in a fast-paced environment.

You will read blueprints, plan layouts, test circuits, and ensure safety and compliance with codes. Day-to-day work involves climbing ladders, working at heights, and occasional night/weekend shifts as needed to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/technical electrical training preferred.
• 6-8 years of prior equivalent work experience.
• Ability to read/write, comprehend instructions and communicate in English.
• Ability to work safely at heights up to 320 feet.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays; pass drug tests as required.
• Pass a background check per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures with hand and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and repair wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards and code compliance.
• Test circuits and continuity with meters and scopes to ensure safety.
• Plan layout and installation based on job specs and codes.
• Work from ladders and lifts to install or repair wiring and fixtures.
• Complete work orders and log finished jobs in the computer system.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

$25.4-37 per hour!
The Facilities Electrician inspects, installs, repairs, and maintains all of the electrical systems and equipment. This includes but not limited to: wiring, electrical fixtures, electric motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives, soft starters, programmable logic controls, pumps, lighting, generators and all levels of electrical distribution, transformers, and inverters.

Overview

$25.4-37 per hour!
The Facilities Electrician inspects, installs, repairs, and maintains all of the electrical systems and equipment. This includes but not limited to: wiring, electrical fixtures, electric motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives, soft starters, programmable logic controls, pumps, lighting, generators and all levels of electrical distribution, transformers, and inverters.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment such as motors, etc.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and repair/correct the problem. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Work from ladders, scaffold, Aerial Lifts and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Must be able to complete assigned Work orders and enter the completed jobs in computer system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Vocational / technical training in electrical preferred.
• At least 6-8 years of prior equivalentwork experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to read/write, comprehend instructions and communicate in English.
• Ability to work safely and effectively while elevated on ladders, platforms, or other structures at heights up to 320 feet above ground.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
• Ability to pass a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.