Electrician I - Facilities

College of Southern Nevada; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

PERS retirement plan

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is seeking an Electrician I in its Facilities Management Department. You will perform journey-level electrical work, including installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of electrical systems and controls across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting faults with advanced testing equipment, ensuring NEC/NFPA 70E compliance, and coordinating with campus teams and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent education/experience

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in complex electrical systems using advanced testing equipment
• Repair or replace faulty components to restore power and minimize downtime
• Install electrical conduit, wiring, and connect motors, generators, and transformers
• Perform load calculations and ensure proper wire sizing and NEC compliance
• Inspect systems for code violations and safety hazards
• Follow OSHA PPE rules and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Read blueprints and diagrams to trace circuits and plan installations
• Maintain tools and report low material stock
• Document work and track time/materials in the work order system
• Coordinate with facility managers and inspectors to complete projects

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairs

Installations

Load calculations

Code compliance

Inspections

Safety protocols

Blueprint reading

Tool management

Record keeping

Coordination

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Circuit tracers

Lockout/Tagout devices

Conduit equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is recruiting for an Electrician I for the Facilities Management Department. This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems, wiring, distribution panels, and controls.

Duties

• Troubleshooting: and diagnose malfunctions in complex electrical systems, circuits, and machinery using advanced testing equipment like multimeters, amp probes, megohmmeters, and circuit tracers to isolate faults quickly.
• Repairs: Fix or replace faulty switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, fuses, interior/exterior light fixtures, ballasts, and integrated building distribution panels to restore power safely and minimize facility downtime.
• Install installations: Install electrical conduit (EMT, Rigid, PVC), bend and thread piping, run new electrical wiring through walls and ceilings, and properly hook up commercial motors, generators, and transformers.
• Load Calculations: Calculate electrical loads, determine appropriate wire sizing, conduit fill ratios, and circuit breaker capacities using Ohm's Law and NEC tables to prevent circuit overloading.
• Code Compliance: Ensure all new installations, modifications, and existing electrical systems conform strictly to the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) standards, and state regulations.
• Inspections: Routinely inspect facility electrical equipment, subpanels, and distribution centers to proactively identify code violations, 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 technical blueprints, wiring schematics, single-line diagrams, and architectural drawings to accurately trace circuits and map out new installations.
• Tool & Material Management: Clean, maintain, and properly store specialized electrical tools and testing equipment, and report when material stock runs low.
• Record Keeping: Document and update facility master blueprints to reflect system modifications, log completed preventative maintenance tasks and accurately track time and materials in a TMA work order system.
• Coordination: Collaborate and coordinate effectively with facility managers, other skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, ), and city/state electrical inspectors to ensure projects are completed seamlessly 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 appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• A valid Journeyman Electrician License / Certification (or relevant state/municipal electrical credential)OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Please Note: Positions in this class provide assistance to higher-level staff in determining air conditioning and refrigeration needs and are distinguished from positions at the lower level by lead worker responsibilities that require judgments and decisions of a supervisory nature and the independence with which duties are performed.

This position requires travel between all 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 available funding. Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments 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 benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). 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 campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.

ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent 100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume /CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be 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 Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date10/16/2026

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

Founded 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, CSN, as Nevada’s largest college and one of the largest in the nation, operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses, as well as multiple sites and centers throughout the southern Nevada area. As a comprehensive, multi-campus community college, and the largest and most ethnically diverse institution in the state of Nevada, CSN educates over 50,000 students, including more than 14,000 non-credit students annually. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities, CSN offers education opportunities in over 70 academic programs featuring more than 180 degrees and certificates, and several niche baccalaureate programs areas.

CSN is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority Serving Institution. The college creates opportunities and enriches lives with inclusive learning and working environments that support diversity and student success. CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse educational needs of the communities and businesses within the southern Nevada service area. CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually. Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong benefits for all students.

As the communities of southern Nevada continue to grow, CSN is committed to remain highly accessible to serve the diverse needs of an increasing population. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

EEO/Title IX website Dr. Armen Asherian Director – Office of Institutional Equity Human Resources/Office of Institutional Equity College of Southern Nevada West Charleston Campus, Room E-424 [phone] [e-mail] College of Southern Nevada does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). CSN's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Dr. Armen Asherian, Director – Office of Institutional Equity, College of Southern Nevada, West Charleston Campus, Room E-424, Las Vegas, NV 89146, Telephone: [phone], Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the College’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found online at https://www.csn.edu/title-ix. If you need any accommodations to complete an application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found on CSN's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.