General Journey Electrician

Washington County; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County is seeking a General Journey Electrician to perform routine and complex installation, repair, and maintenance of building electrical systems and equipment. The role requires independence and professional judgment, with potential on-call, weekend, and after-hours work as needed.

Ideal candidates will have current Oregon journeyman licensing, a high school diploma or equivalent, and five years of combined electrical experience in residential, commercial, or industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent with five years combined experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems.
• Journey-level electrician experience related to building maintenance is required.
• Education and apprenticeship training in electrical design, installation, and repair, particularly building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex development, installation, repair, and maintenance of building electrical systems and equipment.
• Operate with independence and professional judgment on projects or assignments.
• May require on-call work, weekends/evenings, or emergency call-backs.

Skills

Electrical codes

Defect location

Electrical design

Maintenance & repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Five years electrical experience

Job description

Note : This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Range:

$40.37 - $51.54 Hourly

Department:

Facilities, Fleet & Parks

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

About the Opportunity:

The General Journey Electrician is an advanced journey level classification. The incumbent performs routine and complex development, installation, repair, and maintenance of building electrical systems and various equipment. The incumbent receives general direction regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments and is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to solve highly complex problems in the performance of their assigned duties. Work is generally performed during standard business hours, but the employee may be required to be on-call, work weekends and evenings, and may be called back to work during emergencies.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of- Current electrical codes as they apply to Oregon public facilities and Standard electrical trade maintenance, construction, and design techniques.

Skills to - Locate and adjust defects in the electrical systems and equipment and Design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services, circuits, and control systems.

Ability to - Work at various heights, operate mechanical lifting equipment and vehicles needed in performing certain kinds of work in a safe manner, work from drawings and specifications and to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions, and use and operate hand and mechanical tools necessary to building maintenance.

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Facilities General Journey Electrician

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent AND Five (5) years of combined experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial and/or industrial environments. The (5) years of experience can include your time in the apprenticeship.
• Experience as a journey-level electrician related to building maintenance;
• Education and apprenticeship training in electrical design, installation, and repair, particularly related to building maintenance.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid Oregon State General Journeyman Electrician’s License, or a Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License.
• Must be able to distinguish color-coded cables.
• Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.

About the Department/Division:

Washington County’s Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of nearly 45 County-owned buildings (over 1.8 million square feet), grounds, parks, and associated hard-scape.

Selection Process:

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our commitment to you:

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community_._

Veterans’ Preference:

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans’ preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans’ Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [e-mail] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:

You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.

Notice:

Washington County is currently undergoing a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The purpose of this project is to create new job descriptions and create new classification and compensation systems. Outcomes of the project will include changes to classification titles, which could impact compensation structures. No one will have their pay rate lowered because of this project. For represented positions, appropriate bargaining processes will be utilized prior to implementation.

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