Electrician II

Young World Physical Education; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services in Smithfield, North Carolina is seeking an Electrician II to maintain, operate, locate, and repair electrical systems across campus facilities. The role requires performing installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with electrician training or equivalent experience, plus NC School Maintenance Electrician Certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with electrician training or 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• NC School Maintenance Electrician Certificate required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, authorize, prioritize and complete work requests.
• Maintain, operate, locate and repair electrical systems.
• Install, maintain, alter, and repair electrical circuits and equipment.
• Analyze needs and recommend energy upgrades or preventive maintenance in collaboration with Energy Management.
• Final duties subject to change by Facilities Chief.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

School Maintenance Electrician Certificate (NC)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

OSHA compliance training

Job description

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services - Smithfield, North Carolina (Open in Google Maps)

Electrician II

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services - Smithfield, North Carolina (Open in Google Maps)

Job Details

• Job ID: 4027593
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• POSITION: Electrician II
• LOCATION: Facility Services
• TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

Qualifications and Attributes

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical school training preferred or any combination of training and five (5) or more years of experience in the maintenance, installation, and/or repair as an electrician.
• School Maintenance Electrician Certificate from the NC Department of Insurance.
• A highly skilled electrician with proficiency in the maintenance, operation, locating, and repair of electrical systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, school staff, the general public, or coworkers utilizing tact, diplomacy, and collaboration.
• Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of electrical, fire, and life safety codes, OSHA regulations, and other groups’ standards applicable to the position.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe and efficient use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety hazards, rules, regulations, and follows safety programs and precautions.
• Team player and role model for other employees in the organization demonstrating core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, customer focus, and valuing diversity. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement while promoting safety, service, stewardship, and staff development.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to the Foreman of the Road Warriors department.
• Receives, reviews, authorizes, prioritizes, and completes work requests.
• Position performs maintenance, operations, and repair of electrical systems including locating and correcting defects.
• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs all types of electrical circuits and equipment.
• Analyzes needs and recommends replacement, energy efficient upgrades, or preventive maintenance in collaboration with Energy Management.
• While this document is an initial outline of the duties that will be required of this position, the employee’s final job duties are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Chief of Facilities and Construction.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives, and others.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, on call rotation, and/or alternate shifts when necessary for emergencies, adverse weather, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to walk up and down steps in a building, work on a ladder, and lift 35 pounds of equipment on a regular basis.

APPLY TO: Johnston County Public Schools Job Vacancies

Human Resource Services

[phone] extension 8036

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment of individuals or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Jeremy Allen , Electrical Supervisor
• Facility Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]