Electrician I - Facilities

College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking an Electrician I to join the Facilities Management Department in Las Vegas. This role performs journey-level electrical work across installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, panels, and controls.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairs, installations, load calculations, code compliance, inspections, and safety protocols while coordinating with other trades and inspectors across CSN campuses.

Qualifications

• Completion of an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Valid Class C driver's license preferred
• Journeyman license or state credential preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in complex electrical systems using testing equipment
• Repair faulty switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, and lighting fixtures to restore power
• Install electrical conduit, bend and thread piping, and wire motors, generators, and transformers
• Perform load calculations and sizing to prevent overloading
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA70E, and state regulations

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Circuit analysis

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Circuit tracers

Conduit installation tools

Job description

Electrician I - Facilities

Job Description

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

Based on the volume of applicationsreceived, this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants areencouraged to apply as soon as possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is recruiting for anElectrician I for the Facilities Management Department. Thisposition is responsible for performing journey-level skilled workin the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a widevariety of electrical systems, wiring, distribution panels, andcontrols.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Troubleshooting: and diagnose malfunctions in complexelectrical systems, circuits, and machinery using advanced testingequipment like multimeters, amp probes, megohmmeters, and circuittracers to isolate faults quickly.
• Repairs: Fix or replace faulty switches, receptacles, circuitbreakers, fuses, interior/exterior light fixtures, ballasts, andintegrated building distribution panels to restore power safely andminimize facility downtime.
• Install installations: Install electrical conduit (EMT, Rigid,PVC), bend and thread piping, run new electrical wiring throughwalls and ceilings, and properly hook up commercial motors,generators, and transformers.
• Load Calculations: Calculate electrical loads, determineappropriate wire sizing, conduit fill ratios, and circuit breakercapacities using Ohm's Law and NEC tables to prevent circuitoverloading.
• Code Compliance: Ensure all new installations, modifications,and existing electrical systems conform strictly to the NationalElectrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA70E) standards, and state regulations
• Inspections: Routinely inspect facility electrical equipment,subpanels, and distribution centers to proactively identify codeviolations, wear-and-tear, or potential safety hazards.
• Safety Protocols: Follow strict OSHA safety guidelines,including the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),arc flash safety boundaries, and standard Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)protocols before servicing any energized equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret and work from complex technicalblueprints, wiring schematics, single-line diagrams, andarchitectural drawings to accurately trace circuits and map out newinstallations.
• Tool & Material Management: Clean, maintain, and properlystore specialized electrical tools and testing equipment, andreport when material stock runs low.
• Record Keeping: Document and update facility master blueprintsto reflect system modifications, log completed preventativemaintenance tasks and accurately track time and materials in a TMAwork order system.
• Coordination: Collaborate and coordinate effectively withfacility managers, other skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, ), andcity/state electrical inspectors to ensure projects are completedseamlessly and on schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Electrical apprenticeship program;OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid Class "C" driver's license at the time of appointmentand as a condition of continuing employment.
• A valid Journeyman Electrician License / Certification (orrelevant state/municipal electrical credential)OR an equivalentcombination of education and experience

Please Note:

Positions in this class provide assistance tohigher-level staff in determining air conditioning andrefrigeration needs and are distinguished from positions at thelower level by lead worker responsibilities that require judgmentsand decisions of a supervisory nature and the independence withwhich duties are performed. This position requires travel betweenall main campuses and satellite campuses.

Weekly Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Salary Information

CBA A, E, F Grade 31, Step 1 - $57,127.68

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and availablefunding.

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initialappointments for classified positions typically begin at Step1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package,including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefitplan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be addedwith flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, andlegal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education(NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campusemployee discounts, professional and personal developmentopportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join adynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume /CV - List a detailed description of the major dutiesthat you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate thatyou qualify for the position and your education and experience mustbe clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• EPA Universal Certifications
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of HigherEducation (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workdayto find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Onceyou log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box whichwill navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate thisspecific job posting by typing the requisition number in the searchbox. If you complete an application outside of the internalapplication process and apply as an external candidate, yourapplication will no longer be considered at the time of minimumqualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification ofyour application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidatebefore 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

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CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Actioninstitution.

For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination

Posting Close Date

10/16/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications. The search committee will use thisinformation during the initial review of applicationmaterials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to theclosing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check beconducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in theNevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizationalneeds.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse andever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliensauthorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applyingfor faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1BVisas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined bythe USCIS.

About Us

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities andchanges lives through access to quality teaching, services, andexperiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three maincampuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiplesites and centers.