Facilities Electrician – Evening Shift (E5)

AgUpdate; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

NY Creates is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to keep campus operations safe and efficient. The role includes maintaining electrical distribution, fire alarm, security, and HVAC controls, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and rapid response to issues.

The position requires 4+ years of apprenticeship and 5+ years as a Journeyman Electrician, with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and reading electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of an apprenticeship as an Electrician.
• Five years of continuous experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
• Proficiency with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to provide off-shift coverage as required.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical distribution systems, equipment, and controls.
• Maintain and support medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues using diagnostic equipment.
• Support fire alarm, security, HVAC controls, and building automation systems.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure reliable operations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including OSHA and NFPA 70E.

Skills

Electrician apprentice

Journeyman Electrician

Read electrical schematics

Electrical testing equipment

Safety compliance

Work at heights

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Apprenticeship program

Journeyman license

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Maintenance software

Job description

NY Creates is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to keep campus operations safe and efficient. The role includes maintaining electrical distribution, fire alarm, security, and HVAC controls, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and rapid response to issues.

The position requires 4+ years of apprenticeship and 5+ years as a Journeyman Electrician, with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and reading electrical schematics.