ELECTRICIAN

Oak Harbor School District; United States; On-site; USD 49,825 - 70,962; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor School District is looking for a journey-level electrician to maintain electrical services throughout the district. Responsible for a variety of tasks including troubleshooting electrical devices, installing lighting systems, and responding to emergency needs.

The ideal candidate must have experience with facility electrical systems, valid licensing, and the ability to work at heights. The pay level starts at $43.84 for the 2025-2026 school year, with expectations for an increase. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Six years of increasingly responsible experience as a journey-level electrician.
• Minimum of six years experience in maintenance of facility electrical systems (commercial or industrial).
• Minimum of four years experience in new construction as an electrician.

Responsibilities

• Sets priorities for completion of work orders; responds immediately to emergency needs.
• Installs and/or moves power circuits, lighting systems, power cables.
• Repairs main electrical service and feeders; locates underground electrical services.
• Orders electrical parts and supplies; communicates with district staff concerning electrical problems.
• Monitors, troubleshoots and repairs fire detection systems.

Skills

Visual concentration

Dexterity

Precision

Troubleshooting electrical devices

Working at heights

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as an electrician

Valid Washington State driver's license

Washington State license as a nonresidential maintenance electrician

Job description

Posting Details

• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location: FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as an electrician
• Valid Washington State driver's license
• Washington State license as a nonresidential maintenance electrician
• Six years of increasingly responsible experience as a journey-level electrician
• Minimum of six years experience in maintenance of facility electrical systems (commercial or industrial)
• Minimum of four years experience in new construction as an electrician

General Information

8.0 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch period) for 260 days per year maintaining electrical services throughout the district. Position requires visual concentration, dexterity, and precision; lifting and carrying heavy objects; standing for prolonged periods; working at heights; wearing protective clothing; travel between work sites (vehicle provided by district). May be exposed to high-voltage panels and may be called for electrical emergencies during offshift hours. Maintenance/Electrician pay level begins at $43.84 for the 2025-2026 school year and is expected to increase for the 2026-2027 school year.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets priorities for completion of work orders; responds immediately to emergency needs
• Installs and/or moves power circuits, lighting systems, power cables; runs conduit and pulls wires; repairs main electrical service and feeders, locates underground electrical services
• Relocates lights, switches, and receptacles; replaces bulbs and lighting fixtures; troubleshoots electrical devices, evaluates electrical circuits, ensures proper grounding, selects appropriate equipment for electrical installations
• Orders electrical parts and supplies; communicates with district staff concerning electrical problems; works with other maintenance staff on projects, provides back up operation for Energy Management Control System (EMCS) operator
• Draws wiring diagrams; works with independent contractors and outside agencies
• Monitors, troubleshoots and repairs fire detection systems, coordinates with specialty contractors as needed
• Operates and maintains standby generators
• Conducts annual thermal camera scans and lighting surveys, coordinates battery, lamp, and ballast recycle
• Troubleshoots security systems and low voltage irrigation control systems