Electrician

State of West Virginia; Mount Olive (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks an experienced electrician for the Division of Corrections in Mount Olive. Under general supervision, you maintain, inspect, repair, order and install electrical components and equipment, ensuring safe, code-compliant work.

You will complete preventive maintenance schedules and submit logs, reporting electrical dangers to the Buildings and Ground Manager. You may assist in security posts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
• Successful substitution of two years vocational school training for the required experience or completion of the journey level electrician's examination.
• Special certification for refrigerant recycling may be required under the Clean Air Act.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, repair, order, and install electrical components, parts and equipment.
• Complete work in a safe, secure, and timely manner and in compliance with applicable code and trade practices.
• Inspect for electrical dangers and code violations and report to the Buildings and Ground Manager.
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules and submit related logs and reports.
• Assist in security post as needed.

Skills

Electrical work experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nature of Work

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 remains 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 Corrections 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.

Minimum 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.

Other Information

Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00

Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months

State employment offers a variety of benefits.