Electrician 2 - 20021804

State of Ohio; Ohio; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled electrician to join their team. This role involves leading a team in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within a correctional facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical work, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under supervision. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while ensuring the safety and efficiency of the facility's operations. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

Education and Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Qualifications

• 18 months of training or experience in electrical work required.
• Formal education in basic arithmetic and English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train lower-level electricians and incarcerated individuals.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and maintain tool inventory.

Skills

Electrical Trade

General Maintenance

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

18 months training in electrical work

Formal education in arithmetic

Job description

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director 740-251-5222 / [e-mail]

Unposting Date

May 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Marion Correctional Institute 940 Marion-Williamsport Road Marion 43302

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Marion County-Marion

Compensation: $22.55

Schedule

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Electrical Trade

Technical Skills: General Maintenance, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills: Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.

What You’ll Do:
This position works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of the electrician trade.

• Act as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction and training) over lower-level electricians and/or crew and/or incarcerated individuals engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.
• Installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls and equipment (e.g., motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and other alarm/security systems, elevators and switches).
• Determines & completes materials needed, cost estimates, & submits requests to purchase.
• Reads blueprints &/or schematic diagrams; maintains inventory of electrical supplies.
• Maintains tool count of tools used by incarcerated individuals (e.g., completes tool control forms daily, maintains strict inventory of tools).
• Performs other maintenance &/or miscellaneous duties (e.g., performs semi-skilled carpentry, painting, electrical, sheet metal, HVAC).
• Ensures compliance with security regulations.
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests, modifies &/or maintains basic telecommunications &/or electronic data processing equipment (e.g., cable television lines; telephone lines; computer/terminal lines; printers; analog /or digital phones) in institutional setting.
• Serves on institutional committees.
• Attends training, seminars &/or meetings.
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement).
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., snow & ice removal & grass cutting).

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. verifiable exp. in electrical work under supervision of experienced electrician; formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & writing common English vocabulary.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Electrician 1, 52281.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Electrical Trade, General Maintenance, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management

Supplemental Information

Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)

• When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
• You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.