Electrician II

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid community service leave

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

NC School for the Deaf is seeking an Electrician II to perform construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of campus electrical systems and fixtures. Work is performed independently under supervision with adherence to trade practices.

The position offers full-time hours (40/week) with comprehensive state benefits, including leave, retirement, and health coverage. Establishing reliability and safety in campus electrical infrastructure is essential.

Qualifications

• High school or GED and two years of experience in construction or repair of secondary electrical systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• May require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, alter, and repair wiring and electrical system components, devices, lighting, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and locate electrical issues in lighting, switches, receptacles, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with staff and assist outside of core trade skills for events and projects.

Skills

Electrical wiring/repair

Conduit installation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Electrician II (S)

Position Number

60038527

Grade

NC09

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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Description of Work

This position works in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of campus electrical systems, equipment, components, and fixtures. Work assignments are received from a foreman or supervisor and are performed independently and in accordance with accepted trade practices.

New or unusual work orders are usually accompanied by sketches or blueprints. Work is reviewed through inspection of completed work for quality and compliance with work orders and is further evaluated on the basis of the continued workability of equipment, systems, and fixtures repaired or installed. This position is also required to give general assistance to other staff as needed to meet school property and program needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, alter, and repair wiring, electrical system components, electrical devices, lighting, machinery, and equipment.
• Skill in measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduit; draws wire through conduit, does necessary splicing, soldering, and application of friction tape; installs and connects equipment to wiring system.
• Works in the capacity of journeyman electrician in the building of primary and secondary bus ways, and electrical secondary distribution.
• Locates and diagnoses trouble occurring in lighting, receptacles, switches, buzzers, clocks, thermostats, electrically powered equipment, and makes necessary repair.
• Collaboration and teamwork experience - Able to provide general assistance according to school needs – This position is required to assist outside of core trade skills when needed. The assistance could be related to, but not limited to the following. Inclement weather cleanup, moving requests, renovation project preparation, and special event duties for events such as Homecoming, Sports, Senior Prom, and Graduation. Cooperative assistance to other nearby state agencies could also be required.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to a harmonious workplace.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND
• Two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. This includes any transfers to NCSD from another state agency who are currently considered Chapter 126 (SPA) employees.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Recruitment Salary Range $48,000 to $55,000 - Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference:

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSD will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-544-6312.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.