Electrician

State of West Virginia; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia seeks a skilled Electrician to maintain, inspect, repair, and install electrical systems at Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail. You will perform preventive maintenance, document logs, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards. Some posts may require security duties.

Two years of electrical experience are required, with high school diploma or equivalent. Certifications such as EPA refrigerant recycling may be required for certain positions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent electrical work experience.
• Substitution: two years vocational training may substitute for experience or journeyman certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair electrical components, parts and equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules and related logs/reports.
• Ensure safety and compliance with applicable codes and trade practices.
• Assist in security posts as needed.

Skills

Electrical work

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPA refrigerant certification

Job description

Posting number: CMO2700026 PSA

Department: DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail

Job classification: Electrician

Posting type: CLASSIFIED PSA

Categories: Corrections, Maintenance

Summary

Under general supervision, performs experienced journey level work maintaining, inspecting, repairing, ordering, and installing electrical components, parts and equipment. The electrician completes all work in a safe, secure, and timely manner and in compliance with applicable code and trade practices. Inspects and remain alert for electrical dangers and code violations, which if discovered will be reported to the Buildings and Ground Manager. Ensures completion of preventive maintenance schedules and ensures all related log and reports are properly completed and submitted. May perform additional duties as assigned by the Buildings and Ground Manager and/or supervisor. Other duties as needed and assist in security post as needed.

• In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility. Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088)

• Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differentia each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.

• If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary unless transferring to another CVPF.

Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.Substitution: Successful completion of two years vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience OR successful completion of the journey level electrician's examination administered by the State Fire Marshal.
Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.

Supplemental information

Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months