Electrician Lead (3rd Shift)

charlottenc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte seeks a lead electrician for Charlotte Douglas International Airport, performing high‑level electrical work, wiring, cabling, and troubleshooting. You will inspect, maintain, and repair systems, while training and guiding junior staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5+ years of related experience, and NC electrical licensure. The role involves leading crews, coordinating with tenants, and possible emergency call‑backs. Benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent).
• Five years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience meeting required skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide lead direction and training to other employees in the field.
• General building maintenance to keep facilities in working order.
• Inspect and service equipment; coordinate with inspectors and tenants.
• Lead on job sites and act as supervisor when needed.

Skills

Lead electrician

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Read/write English paperwork

Education

High School diploma (or GED)

Five years related experience

Job description

Department: Aviation DepartmentSalary: $32.76 - $47.08 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Works as a lead electrician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high level work installing wiring, plugs, cabling, lights and switches; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PM’s and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC and plumbing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide lead direction and training to other employees while working in field.
• General building maintenance work incidental to above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.
• Compile lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.
• Operate cars, vans, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Inspects assigned Airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.
• Extensive knowledge of other airport systems including HVAC, plumbing, generators, data emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems and electrical vehicle chargers.
• Work as acting supervisor when needed.
• Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as supervisor in the absence of Chief Maintenance Mechanic
• Often senior electrician on the job site

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Five years of related experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• State Issued Drivers License
• North Carolina State Electrical License

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including cabling and communications wiring.
• North Carolina Electrical Code and building codes

Skill in:

• Skills to perform journey level work on electrical/mechanical systems.
• Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.

Ability to:

• Ability to perform journey level work on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Lead others on the job site and act as leader in the field
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and tenants, representing the airport in a professional manner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Complete computer based Work Orders and notes

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.
• Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical and hand tools.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time
• Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks
• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (touch, visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for mechanical work
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain
• Comprehensive of written information in work related documents
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speechundefined

General Information:

• Standard shift hours apply. Hours subject to change and overtime. Works assigned shift, subject to emergency call back to work during emergencies, urgent situations, special events and inclement weather.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points and the ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit.
• Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right tomodify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, and behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.