High Voltage Electrician - Augusta

maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave

Job summary

The Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services is hiring a Master Electrician in Augusta. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing High Voltage electrical systems up to 12,750 volts under limited supervision.

Licensing and safety compliance are essential. Responsibilities include designing layouts from sketches/blueprints, supervising junior electricians, and ensuring safe operation of electrical equipment and systems.

Qualifications

• Current valid Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician's Examining Board.
• Knowledge of HV electrical systems and safety precautions.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience supervising electricians and planning electrical jobs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists with designs, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs to High Voltage (12,750 volts) and Low Voltage systems.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors and generators for safe operation.
• Repairs refrigeration units, dishwashers, ovens, water heaters, and related equipment as needed.
• Maintains and repairs intercom systems and traffic-related electrical controls to ensure safety.
• Plans and lays out electrical work to estimate materials and time needed.

Skills

High Voltage (HV) systems

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical safety

Supervising/leading teams

Repair and maintenance

Education

Master Electrician's license

Job description

Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Bureau of General Services

Opening Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 17 / Operations/Maintenance

Job Class Code: 8217

Salary: $24.60 - $33.92*/Hourly (*Includes 29.33% recruitment and retention stipend)

Position Number: 004552761

Location: Augusta

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Job Description

This is structure and craft work as a Master electrician involving the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and related equipment. Responsibilities include performing skilled electrical tasks in accordance with standard trade practices and maintaining High Voltage (12,750 volts) electrical systems. Assignments may be accompanied by penciled sketches, diagrams, and blueprints. This level of work is differentiated from the Electrician II level in that employees in this class, because of their license and special training, work with High Voltage (HV). Work is performed under limited supervision.

Representative Tasks

• Supervises and assists with designs, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs to High Voltage (12,750 volts) and Low Voltage ( Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring, lighting, electric power appliances and machinery, overhead circuits, sophisticated electronics, and underground conduits in order to ensure safe installation and operations and ensure user needs are met.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors and generators in order to ensure safe installation and operation.
• Installs and performs major electrical repairs on refrigeration units, dishwashers, hotplates, fans, ovens, ranges, and water heaters in order to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Installs, maintains and repairs intercom systems, bridge controls, signal timers, traffic signals, and other electrical apparatus in order to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Plans and lays out electrical jobs in order to estimate materials needed and time required for completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of the State and National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of the methods, theories, and principles of electricity and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of HV electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions common to the electrical trade including HV systems.
• Ability to detect and overcome defects in HV and related electrical systems, equipment, and appliances.
• Ability to use HV and other electrical test equipment properly.
• Ability to work with HV electrical systems and generators.
• Ability to understand and explain technical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate a bucket loader and related equipment.
• Ability to direct the work of skilled electricians and helpers.
• Ability to plan and lay out electrical work for others.

Minimum Qualifications

Current valid Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician's Examining Board.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements

• Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician's Examining Board.
• Some positions may require a Certificate of Special Training in High Voltage work.
• Some positions may require a State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine

• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.