Facility Maintenance - Jail - Journeyman Electrician

Memorial Coliseum; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Government in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our Maintenance team. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve commercial electrical systems across county facilities, including generators, switchgear, and building controls.

You will read blueprints, plan projects, estimate materials, and coordinate with other trades while following safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and state-accredited electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience with commercial/industrial electrical installations, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial electrical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Plan projects, estimate materials, and coordinate with other skilled trades and County departments.
• Maintain accurate work orders and maintenance records using CMMS.
• Follow electrical codes and safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
• Assist with after-hours emergencies and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Maintenance & repair

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship program

Allen County Journeyman's License (preferred)

Job description

Facility Maintenance - Journeyman Electrician

Facility Maintenance - Jail - Jail, 417 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Journeyman Electrician – Allen County Maintenance

Put Your Skills to Work for Allen County

Looking for an electrical career where no two days are exactly the same?

Allen County Government is seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you'll use your electrical expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the systems that keep County facilities operating safely and efficiently.

This isn't limited to routine electrical work. You'll work with commercial electrical systems, generators, switchgear, motors, building controls, HVAC-related electrical systems, low- and high-voltage equipment, fiber optic cabling, and more across a variety of County facilities.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in keeping critical facilities running, this could be a great fit.

What You'll Do

As a Journeyman Electrician, you will:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial electrical systems and equipment.
• Work with wiring, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, switchgear, motors, compressors, generators, transformers, and related equipment.
• Diagnose electrical problems using testing equipment and determine the best repair solution.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform work involving building controls, HVAC electrical systems, electrical distribution equipment, motor control centers, generators, lighting, and other commercial systems.
• Test and inspect electrical systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform skilled fabrication and modifications to existing equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Help plan projects, estimate materials, and coordinate work with other skilled trades and County departments.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and project documentation using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Follow electrical codes, safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and other established safety practices.
• Assist with after-hours emergencies and participate in rotational on-call duties.
• Stay current on electrical codes, technology, equipment, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties and overtime as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a state-accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an electrician.
• At least four years of journey-level experience in industrial or commercial electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Journey-level experience with commercial or industrial systems such as electrical distribution gear, motor control centers, generators, control wiring, uninterrupted/conditioned power systems, electronic locking systems, low- and high-voltage lighting, and raceway installations.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to operate County vehicles.

Preferred:

• Valid Allen County Journeyman's License in Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, or Plumbing.

What Makes This Job Different

Bring your trade experience somewhere it has a direct impact on your community. You'll work on a wide range of facilities, equipment, and systems while tackling projects that require real troubleshooting and technical skill.

You'll be part of a team responsible for keeping Allen County facilities safe, operational, and ready to serve the public. For an electrician who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and seeing the results of their work, this position offers the opportunity to put years of experience to use in a meaningful way.

Working Conditions

This is an active, hands-on skilled trades position. Work may include frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors and can involve exposure to varying temperatures, dirt, grease, slippery surfaces, and other conditions commonly associated with commercial maintenance and electrical work.

Safety procedures and appropriate personal protective equipment must be followed at all times.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.

Facility Maintenance - Jail - Jail, 417 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America