Electrician (S03471)

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Montgomery College in Rockville is seeking a Full-Time Electrician in the Facilities Department. Hours are Mon-Fri 7:30 am–4:00 pm with a bargaining, non-exempt status.

The technician will perform maintenance, testing and repair of electrical systems, fire alarms, and emergency power systems while ensuring safety and compliance across facilities. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, four years of commercial electrical experience, and a Maryland Journeyman license.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and vocational electrical training.
• At least four years of progressively responsible commercial electrical experience.
• Maryland Journeyman Electrician license is required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• NICET certification and fire alarm licenses are preferred.
• Current Maryland journeyman or master electrician license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, repair, load and test electrical systems, circuits and devices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain emergency and standby systems, generators, UPS and fire alarms.
• Identify and install wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers and electrical panels as needed.
• Plan routing and layout of electrical lines, panels and controls for safe operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and fire alarm components.
• Inspect and repair power cables, switches, fuse boxes and electrical panels.
• Respond to service calls and troubleshoot electrical equipment and lighting circuits.

Skills

Four years of commercial electrical

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Journeyman License

Driver's License

Work authorization in the US

NICET Certification

Fire Alarm Inspection License

Maryland Journeyman/Masters license

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, has an immediate need for a Full-Time Electrician in the Facilities Department. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. This is a Bargaining, Non-exempt, Grade 25 position. For non-exempt positions, you are not eligible to work a secondary job at Montgomery College. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Installs, modifies, repairs, loads and tests systems, circuits, and devices.
• Troubleshoots and maintains emergency and stand‑by systems, generators, uninterruptible power systems, and fire alarms.
• Identifies and installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, panels, variable frequency drives (VFD) and other electrical devices in the size, type and arrangement needed for proper and safe operation of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Plans and lays out the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. Identifies, arranges, places, and routes distribution panels, boxes, circuits, fittings, connections, and controls.
• Performs preventative maintenance on installed electrical systems, fire alarm systems and components.
• Inspects, installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, loads and tests new electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Inspects switches, power cables, and fuse boxes.
• Conducts routine operational checks and preventative maintenance on power sources and electrical panels.
• Responds to service calls pertaining to electrical units.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment, systems, lighting circuits, fixtures, power outlets, switchgear, motor control center, and motor control circuits.
• Identifies electrical problems and hazards and initiates actions to correct the problem.
• Replaces faulty switches, lights, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, motors, and appliances.
• May perform semi-skilled duties related to other maintenance trade areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, completion of a vocational or apprentice-level training electrical program, and/or any combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in commercial electrical work (at the Journey Electrician or equivalent level), fire alarm inspection and troubleshooting, and PM electrical systems.
• Electrician Journeyman License - Maryland Board of Electricians
• Drivers License - Motor Vehicle Administration.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Certification.
• Fire Alarm Inspection, Maintenance and Testing License - Montgomery County Fire Marshall.
• Current Maryland or reciprocal jurisdiction Journeyman or Masters Electrical license.

Hiring Range:

$29.51 to $38.35/hourly. Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is $47.20/hourly

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled