ELECTRICIAN

Arizona Department of Administration; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays peryear

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Job summary

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS in Tucson, AZ seeks a Journeyman Electrician to install, repair, and upgrade electrical systems for the 162 Air Wing/CES. The role includes preventative maintenance, emergency service calls, and documenting work in accordance with safety codes.

The position requires reading blueprints, performing inspections, and coordinating with the Civil Engineer Production Control. Strong safety, teamwork, and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of installing, repairing, or upgrading electrical systems.
• Knowledge of remodeling, construction practices in electrical field.
• Knowledge of fire alarm panels, motor control centers, transformers.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical hardware to ensure power to facilities; service fire alarm panels and motors.
• Inspect electrical infrastructure and fire suppression systems; ensure code compliance.
• Record inspections, maintain parts stock, and respond to after-hours calls on a rotating shift.
• Read blueprints and schematics; ensure installations meet industry standards.

Skills

Electrical installation and repair

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

The Department of Emergency & Military Affairs (DEMA), led by The Adjutant General, provides emergency management and military capabilities to the citizens of Arizona and the nation. The Emergency Management Division consists of three sections—operations, preparedness, and financial administration. Each section works collaboratively across the agency and with external partners to manage emergency responses and reduce the impacts of disasters. Additionally, DEMA is the headquarters for the Arizona National Guard, the primary combat reserve of the United States military. The Arizona Army and Air National Guard provide military forces and equipment to accomplish community, state, and federal missions.

ELECTRICIAN

Work Location: 162 Air Wing/CES, Tucson, AZ

Salary: UP TO $21.5021 per hour (DOE)

Grade: 17

Closing Date: October 3, 2026

Job Summary:

Performs journeyman level work in support of the international pilot training program, ensuring all electrical systems are operating efficiently and effectively. Works under limited supervision of a Physical Plant Supervisor including inspection, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety of equipment, machinery and systems which use electrical power. Performs repair or upgrades to electrical service with needed requirements using the latest building codes. Performs skilled electrical duties and preventative maintenance on all electrical equipment using meters, perform ground testing, lightning protection testing, troubleshooting various electrical circuits and components. Make emergency electrical calls as needed. Schedule periodic inspections and servicing activities. Inspect and service a wide variety of electrical equipment / systems to ensure safe, efficient operation. Installs new electrical equipment and systems as needed. Order material, as necessary. Follows and adheres to all safety rules, policies, and procedures. Maintain records, prepare periodic reports of work activities. Perform periodic inspections of base wide fire suppression system and controls associated. Provide call back response to the facilities after-hours/emergency help desk and oversees repair work as necessary on a rotating shift. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement of workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Job Duties:

• Install associated electrical hardware to ensure electrical power is available to all facilities. Install and repair fire alarm panels, intrusion alarms, and motor controls. Install both high and low voltage transformers as needed. Perform preventative maintenance on all components of the electrical system. Perform confined space entry upon completion if training. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals. Installation must meet industry standards. Wing policies and procedures must be adhered to when repairing or installing equipment.
• Inspect base electrical infrastructure according to Integrated Engineer Management System (iEMS) generated maintenance programs. Inspect and maintain building fire alarm panels and (wet) fire suppression systems throughout the Wing.
• Inspect base electrical infrastructure according to Integrated Engineer Management System (iEMS) generated maintenance programs. Inspect and maintain building fire alarm panels and (wet) fire suppression systems throughout the Wing.
• Ensure all new material installations are captured and recorded with the Civil Engineer Production Control for record keeping. Perform inspections on work completed by contractors to ensure code compliance. Must be capable of working one (1) weekend a month on a rotating shift. Assist in evaporative cooler start up and shutdowns as needed.
• Use of GOVT. issued computer. Create material requisitions utilizing iEMS. Maintain a stock of items deemed critical to avoid down time of equipment. Follow agency given guidance to meet budget restrictions and deadlines. Make emergency after hours electrical related service calls as needed on a rotating shift.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Installing, repairing, or upgrading electrical systems.
• Remodeling, construction practices, and methods used in the electrical field.
• Fire alarm panels, motor control centers, and high/low voltage transformers.
• Blueprints or other specifications of building, electrical, and related projects.
• Estimating, costing, and ordering materials for electrical projects.
• National and local electrical codes.
• Established safety guidelines and procedures.
• High voltage

Skilled in:

• The proper use of tools, materials, and test equipment common to the electrical trade.
• The proper and safe service and installation of electrical equipment.
• The preventative maintenance of motors, batteries, pumps, fire alarms, motor stators, motor control centers.
• Estimating electrical project requirements to include amounts of material, cost, and man hours.
• Reading, understanding and interpreting blueprints or other specifications related to building electrical and related utility systems.
• Communication both written and oral.
• Customer service and interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:

• Diagnose / trouble shoot problems / malfunctions in a wide variety of electrical equipment / systems.
• Read, interpret blueprints, and other building schematics.
• Plan, coordinate, comprehend and prioritize work projects.
• Monitor parts inventory and work logs using a computer.
• Effectively communicate in both written and oral with both military and non-military personnel.
• Work as an effective team member as needed.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Work outside in extreme temperatures.
• Operate and use computers and computer programs such as Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Selective Preference(s):

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. The preferred candidate should have 3 years work experience as a Journeyman Electrician or any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) may be substituted.

Special Job Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• In State travel required.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance eligibility and Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire.
• Must meet all eligibility requirements to enter other federal installations such as Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and Fort Huachuca.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Retirement:

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [e-mail]. DEMA is a smoke-free work environment. ADA/EEO Employer. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer.