Electrician/Journeyman (DOH/NMBHI #12791)

New Mexico Department of Health; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health seeks a skilled electrician for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI). You will perform electrical maintenance across campus, inspect panels, disconnects and fuses, and ensure safe operation in varying weather conditions.

The ideal candidate holds a NM journeyman license, a valid NM driver’s license, and a Defensive Driving Certificate, with at least six months of related electrical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have journeyman license.
• Must possess a valid NM driver’s license.
• Defensive Driving Certificate required.
• Six months minimum experience in electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Check electrical panels for loose connections on terminals.
• Maintenance on electrical equipment located on all buildings throughout the campus.
• Check electrical disconnects and fuses for proper amperage.

Skills

Electrical experience

Forklift operation

Grounds keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will be responsible to provide services as it relates to all electrical work within the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI).

How does it get done?

The job gets done by performing tasks such as:

• checking electrical panels for loose connections on terminals;
• maintenance on electrical equipment located on all buildings throughout the campus;
• check electrical disconnects and fuses for proper amperage.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate would have:

• experience with electrical;
• experience with grounds keeping,
• experience operating and maintaining of heavy equipment such as forklift;
• a valid and active New Mexico Journeyman License/Certificate

High School Diploma or Equivalent and six (6) months of experience, maintaining and repairing existing electrical systems, in addition to the minimum experience requirement for journeyman electrician certificate, to include wiring, equipment, and/or fixtures in accordance with applicable currently adopted New Mexico Electric Code. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience. Must be journeyman certified in accordance with Construction Industries Division licensing, 60-13-1 through 60-13-59; 14.6.3.1 through 14.6.3.9 NMAC; 14.6.4.1 through 14.6.4.8; and 14.6.6.1 through 14.6.6.14, as applicable.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver's License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Must possess a valid and active New Mexico Journeyman License/Certificate

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoor and outdoor in inclement weather conditions. May be required to work weekends, holidays, shift work and overtime as needed.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.