Campus Electrician & Lead Journeyman

New Mexico Junior College; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Junior College seeks an Electrician/Journeyman to lead campus-wide electrical maintenance and repairs, including high- and low-voltage systems, generators, and alarms. The role requires supervising project staff, reading plans, and ensuring safety compliance across facilities.

The candidate will install, test, and troubleshoot a range of electrical systems and components, coordinate preventive maintenance, and document activities for lifecycle records.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of electrical apprenticeship or equivalent training/experience.
• Journeyman Electrician certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise campus electrical work and projects.
• Install and maintain emergency lighting, power, and data/communication systems.
• Read plans and specifications to plan repairs or installations.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on critical electrical systems.
• Document work, materials, and time for progress reporting.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards and report defective equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Code compliance

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship (2 years) or equivalent

Journeyman Electrician certificate

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

New Mexico Junior College seeks an Electrician/Journeyman to lead campus-wide electrical maintenance and repairs, including high- and low-voltage systems, generators, and alarms. The role requires supervising project staff, reading plans, and ensuring safety compliance across facilities.

The candidate will install, test, and troubleshoot a range of electrical systems and components, coordinate preventive maintenance, and document activities for lifecycle records.