Electrician II - EHRA

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina's Department of Information Technology is hiring an Electrician II to provide oversight of electrical maintenance and utility projects for state facilities. The role coordinates contractors, ensures compliance with NEC/OSHA, and supports planning and preventive maintenance. Requires high school/GED and at least two years of electrical experience.

Salary range $41,206–$72,113 annually; full-time, on-site. North Carolina residency preferred.

Qualifications

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations for building systems; conduct inspections and support emergency electrical restoration.
• Coordinate electrical projects and oversee contractor work to ensure safety, code compliance, quality, and timely completion.
• Inspect electrical systems and installations for compliance with NEC, OSHA, and local regulations; document findings and ensure corrective actions.
• Assist with planning and prioritizing preventive maintenance and electrical capital projects; evaluate system condition and review technical documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and contractors; interpret electrical drawings, codes, and specifications to support reliable system operations.
• Coordinate planned electrical outages; communicate impacts, maintain CMMS records, manage electrical documentation, and recommend system improvements.

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years electrical experience

Job description

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

DIT Secretary , CIO

Job Classification Title

Electrician II (S)

Position Number

60089784

Grade

NC09

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

We currently have an opening for an Electrician II.

The Electrician II provides technical oversight and coordination of electrical maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects for commercial and institutional facilities. The position monitors the performance of electrical systems, coordinates work performed by contractors, assists with project planning, and ensures compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and organizational policies. While the position may perform troubleshooting or inspections as needed, it’s primary responsibility is overseeing electrical operations and ensuring the reliability of the building’s infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations for building systems; conduct inspections and support emergency electrical restoration.


• Coordinate electrical projects and oversee contractor work to ensure safety, code compliance, quality, and timely completion.


• Inspect electrical systems and installations for compliance with NEC, OSHA, and local regulations; document findings and ensure corrective actions.


• Assist with planning and prioritizing preventive maintenance and electrical capital projects; evaluate system condition and review technical documentation.


• Provide technical guidance to staff and contractors; interpret electrical drawings, codes, and specifications to support reliable system operations.


• Coordinate planned electrical outages; communicate impacts, maintain CMMS records, manage electrical documentation, and recommend system improvements.

About the Division

Facilities Management is responsible for multiple buildings and sites; facility management provides for the physical and environmental conditions required to deliver NC Department of Information Technology business services. The primary responsibility is establishing and maintaining the physical conditions necessary to support the Data Center Services and the site hosting of critical IT infrastructure for the state of North Carolina.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience inspecting and evaluating work quality to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and codes (e.g., NEC, OSHR, state/local, applicable construction standards).


• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and or installing building electrical systems and equipment.


• Experience working with generators, UPS systems, automatic transfer switches, lighting controls, and building automation systems.

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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.

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.

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.