2026 Facilities Electrician

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

Job summary

Carowinds in North Carolina is seeking a Facilities Electrician to inspect, install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment across the park. The role covers wiring, motors, drives, controls, lighting, generators, transformers, and inverters, with work at heights up to 320 feet.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, vocational electrical training, 6–8 years of relevant experience, and strong safety and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Vocational / technical training in electrical preferred.
• At least 6-8 years of prior equivalent work experience.
• 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.

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.

Skills

English language 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.