Building Electrical Technician – Automation & Security

Racine County; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine County is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation on electrical equipment for county buildings. You will troubleshoot lighting, motors, distribution, and DDC controls, and support fire/security systems and door controls.

The role requires 3–5 years as a Journeyman Electrician in commercial settings, plus foreman experience or equivalent, with attendance and willingness to obtain required Racine certifications. Some after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of post-high school coursework.
• Current Wisconsin Journeyman electrician's card.
• 3–5 years as a Journeyman Electrician, with emphasis on commercial building electrical systems (DDC controls, fire/security controls, door controls, drives).
• 3–5 years as a foreman in the trades, or equivalent overall experience.
• Ability to obtain City of Racine Supervising Electrician Certification within 60 days if required.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install lighting, motors, power distribution and DDC equipment.
• Maintain and repair fire alarm and security alarm systems and building automation equipment.
• Conduct monthly emergency generator tests and perform minor maintenance at remote sites.
• Repair electrical components, doors, and related security equipment; replace equipment as needed.
• Test and repair the Court's security alarm system as required.
• Assist electrical contractors or vendors on site when needed.
• Review electrical and control schematics and drawings.
• Support other divisions with electrical needs as directed.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as requested.
• Demonstrate initiative, detail-orientation, and stewardship in maintaining county buildings.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Commercial electrical systems

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-high school education

Tools

DDC Building Automation HVAC Controls

Honeywell EBI Fire / Security Controls

Security door control systems

Frequency drives

Job description

Racine County is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation on electrical equipment for county buildings. You will troubleshoot lighting, motors, distribution, and DDC controls, and support fire/security systems and door controls.

The role requires 3–5 years as a Journeyman Electrician in commercial settings, plus foreman experience or equivalent, with attendance and willingness to obtain required Racine certifications. Some after-hours work may be required.