Journeyman Electrician

Grand Rapids Community College; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Time off

Wellness Program

Continuous Learning

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Grand Rapids Community College seeks a licensed Journeyman Electrician to join the facilities team in Michigan. The role delivers in-house electrical work, daily maintenance, project tasks, and support for events under the direction of the Associate Director Facilities Management.

Duties include reading blueprints, coordinating across maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, and outside vendors; repairing motors, generators, and electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with NEC, MIOSHA/OSHA, and local

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrician required.
• Experience with medium voltage systems.
• Ability to travel between GRCC campuses.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and layout electrical work using plans and specs.
• Coordinate work between maintenance, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and contractors.
• Repair motors, generators and controllers ranging from fractional HP to 500 HP.
• Ensure NEC compliance and maintain documentation for electrical systems.
• Travel across GRCC campuses as needed.

Skills

Electrical work

Maintenance coordination

Read blueprints

Medium voltage

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The Journeyman Electrician provides for all electrical work to be accomplished in-house by the facilities staff. This position performs day-to-day maintenance, project work, special events, and unscheduled maintenance as directed by the Associate Director Facilities Management. The position reviews plans and drawings for projects, validates requirements for daily work, projects, and assesses, troubleshoots equipment for the repair of all electrical equipment ranging from light fixtures through motors and generators. Requisition ID: 1204 Position Number: 00001409 Employee Group: CEBA Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 40 hours/52 weeks Compensation: Licensed Electrician - $31.16 per hour Benefits: Full-time Reports to: Associate Director of Facilities Management Posting Opens: 9/30/2026 Posting Closes: 10/14/2026

• Plan, organize and layout all components of electrical work through the use of blue prints, specifications, interaction with consultants, contractors, architects, etc.
• Coordinate own and others work between maintenance, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry departments, administration, and outside vendors.
• Perform electrical work in medium voltage transmission and distribution systems and relays.
• Perform repair of electric motors, generators and controllers ranging from fractional horsepower to 500 horsepower.
• Repair, renovate and install electrical systems, components, fixtures, or electrical equipment in accordance with applicable NEC procedures and guidelines, manufacturer’s specifications and department guidance.
• Make repairs to operations, maintenance and electronic equipment as necessary.
• Maintain files and documentation on building electrical systems as required.
• Complete all work orders assigned and provide appropriate documentation in relation to completion of work.
• Accomplish all work in accordance with MIOSHA/OSHA guidance, applicable City, County and State building codes and regulations.
• Repair electrical systems for hydraulic equipment, injections molding, welding equipment, HVAC systems, etc.
• Repair, maintain, and calibrate electrically operated controls and devices, such as communication devices, signaling devices, fire warning and security systems, including building access, ADA operators, electronic strikes, etc.
• Travel throughout all GRCC campuses and Satellite Learning Centers using personal and/or company vehicles.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Health Coverage:Six health insurance plan options, including one with no health insurance premiums.
• Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time .
• Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing, and an onsite gym membership .
• Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities .
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options , including the state retirement plan .

HIRING PROCESS

GRCC uses an Evidence Based Selection Process, where we make data driven hiring decisions to help mitigate bias throughout the hiring process. As part of this process, candidates will participate in reference checks and interviews.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.