Facilities Electrical Technician—Critical Systems & Maintenance

Vance Airscoop; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

NY CREATES is seeking a Facility Electrical Technician in Albany, NY to operate, maintain and troubleshoot essential electrical systems across campus facilities.

The role requires five years as a Journeyman Electrician, ability to read drawings, and strong safety discipline including NFPA 70E and OSHA guidelines; offers hourly wages and comprehensive benefits. This is an essential position supporting both maintenance and emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of continuous work as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Professional appearance and ability to conduct work independently.
• Ability to read drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work from heights using ladders, scaffolding, JLG, etc.
• PPE; lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
• Off shift coverage.
• Excellent communication and familiarity with Maintenance Management programs (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical systems, fire alarm, security, and HYAC control systems, and transformers.
• Cutting, bending and installing conduits and raceways, including flexible conduit.
• Installation of fusing, circuit breakers and other current-limiting devices.
• Working knowledge of digital multimeters and megger tests; compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintaining HVAC, ventilation, exhaust, and cleanroom support systems.
• Collaborating with process, waste, and water treatment and automation teams.
• Responding to facility alarms and ensuring customer satisfaction and support.
• Essential personnel for campus operations during emergencies.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Reading electrical schematics

MS Office

Maintenance Management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NY CREATES is seeking a Facility Electrical Technician in Albany, NY to operate, maintain and troubleshoot essential electrical systems across campus facilities.

The role requires five years as a Journeyman Electrician, ability to read drawings, and strong safety discipline including NFPA 70E and OSHA guidelines; offers hourly wages and comprehensive benefits. This is an essential position supporting both maintenance and emergency operations.