Electrician

Jefferson County; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems across county properties. You will handle switch gear, generators, lighting, and building automation while ensuring NEC and NFPA compliance.

On-call duties and after-hours work may be required. Preferred candidates have a Journeyman Electrician license (Colorado) and may need a Class B CDL or forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant work experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License - Colorado.
• May be required to obtain Class B CDL during employment.
• May be required to possess a forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in county buildings.
• Troubleshoot and repair switch gear, generators, transformers, lighting, and controls.
• Ensure work complies with local electrical and safety codes and budget.
• Provide emergency, on-call response for incidents and maintain building automation systems.
• Assist with snow removal and related duties as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman Electrician License - Colorado

Tools

Class B CDL (may be required)

Forklift certification (may be required)

Job description

Job Title

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and replacing a variety of electrical systems and components in County owned properties.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on: 10/03/26

Division: Sheriff Strategic Services Division

Management Level: Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

Benefit Eligibility: This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

A wide variety of great benefit opportunities helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle in balance with a generous leave & holiday schedule.

Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including new construction and remodel of County buildings. Install, maintain and repair switch gear, generators, transformers, lighting systems, ups, motors and controls, VFD's, A/C units, fuel pumps and building automation systems. Ensure work is done in compliance with local electrical and safety codes and within budget. Maintain fire protection system, including control panels, smoke detectors, sprinklers, won doors, audio/visual, and door holders. Follow National Electrical Code and National Fire Protection Association codes. Provide emergency, on call response to situations involving floods, odors, lighting, HVAC, fire protection and security. Assess the emergency and respond accordingly. Call appropriate personnel if necessary. Maintain building automation systems, including programming and testing for the needs of County employees and public safety. Remove snow in a timely manner often after hours, weekends and holidays. Maintain snow removal equipment. Ensure public safety. On call rotation required. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred- Relevant Specialized Training Preferred - Five years of experience

May be required to obtain a Class "B" Commercial Driver’s License during employment.

May be required to possess a fork lift certification.

Salary

Salary ranges from $ 33.44 to $50.16 per hour

Drug Policy

100% DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Sheriff's Office Department Standards: Applicants must not have engaged in illicit drug use, excluding marijuana, within the past three years. Our pre-employment hiring process includes drug testing.

Qualifications

Education: Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum three years
Certifications: Journeyman Electrician License - Colorado
Languages: Category: Maintenance & Trades

https://www.jeffco.us/1896/Employment-Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.