High Voltage Electrician - Augusta

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maine seeks a Master Electrician in Augusta to perform and supervise high voltage electrical work, installation, maintenance, and repairs on complex electrical systems. The role requires strong knowledge of codes, safety practices, and ability to read blueprints, with leadership responsibilities over other electricians.

Responsibilities include designing layouts, estimating materials, and ensuring safe operation of HV and LV systems, while adhering to state standards and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the State and National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and systems.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, and practices of the electrical trade.
• HV electrical systems knowledge.
• Safety precautions in electrical trade, including HV.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist with designs, installation, maintenance and emergency repairs of HV (12,750V) and LV (<600V) systems.
• Install, alter, maintain and repair wiring, lighting, and electrical machinery and conduits.
• Install, maintain and repair electric motors and generators.
• Repair major electrical components on refrigeration units, dishwashers, ovens, and water heaters.
• Install and maintain intercoms, bridge controls, signal timers, traffic signals and related electrical apparatus.
• Plan and lay out electrical jobs to estimate materials and time.

Skills

HV electrical systems

National Electrical Code

Electrical safety

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Project planning

Education

Master Electrician license

High Voltage training (Certificate)

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

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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.

REPRESENTATIVETASKS:

• Supervises and assists with designs, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs to High Voltage (12,750 volts) and Low Voltage (< 600 volts) systems in order to ensure safe installation and operations of electrical systems.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGES,SKILLS,ANDABILITIESREQUIRED:

• 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.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Current valid Master Electrician’s license as issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:
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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

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The selected candidate willbe requiredto pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may berequired) as a condition of employment.