JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN - 2026

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Journeyman Electrician at Birmingham Board of Education is responsible for the installation of electrical frameworks and the detection and correction of faults in existing electrical systems.

Under general supervision, you will work with maintenance staff to keep school and central office facilities in operating condition so that educational programs run smoothly, with comfortable classrooms and safe equipment.

Qualifications

• Active State of Alabama/City of Birmingham Journeyman Electrical Certificate.
• Ability to repair electrical issues by replacing or installing components, wiring, or devices as needed.
• A minimum of one year of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fire alarm controls and sensing equipment.
• Ability to install and maintain energy conservation controls and lighting control equipment.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Code and local codes.
• A valid Alabama driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Ready to begin work at appointed hour.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Adhere to all BCS policies, procedures and guidelines and report any violations of policies, procedures, or guidelines to immediate supervisor.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and lifts necessary to work on electrical systems.
• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment to ensure conditions and to be certain they are handled safely.
• Willingness to answer emergency and after hour calls if conditions warrant.
• Maintain excellent customer service skills with coworkers and staff to promote efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Journeyman Electrical Certificate

Alabama Driver's License

Fire alarm experience

Energy conservation controls

National Electrical Code

Job description

Journey Electrician

Reports To:

Director of Facilities and Maintenance

Work Days:

12 Months 240 Days

Salary:

Classified Salary Schedule 63-3

($57,239 - $66,157)

Location:

Maintenance Department

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

NON-EXEMPT X

Job Description:

The Journeyman Electrician is responsible for the installation of electrical frameworks, as well as the detection and correction of faults in existing electrical systems. Under general supervision, works as a team with other maintenance personnel to keep the school and central office facilities in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems/interruptions to the educational programs, especially comfortable classrooms, facilities, and safe equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ready to begin work at appointed hour


• Maintain a safe work environment


• Adhere to all BCS policies, procedures and guidelines and report any violations of policies, procedures, or guidelines to immediate supervisor


• Use ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and lifts necessary to work on electrical systems


• Maintain vehicle, tools, and equipment to ensure conditions and to be certain they are handled safely


• Willingness to answer emergency and after hour calls if conditions warrant


• Maintain excellent customer service skills with coworkers and staff to promote efficiency


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Active State of Alabama/City of Birmingham Journeyman Electrical Certificate.


• Ability to repair electrical issues by replacing or installing components, wiring, or devices as needed.


• A minimum of one year of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various types of fire alarm controls and sensing equipment.


• Ability to install and maintain energy conservation controls and lighting control equipment.


• Proficiency with National Electrical Code and local codes.


• A valid Alabama driver's license and clean driving record.


• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.*

Application Requirements:

• Completed Application (HireTrue)


• Resume (uploaded to application)


• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

Physical Requirements:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

Revised:

June 2026

Please Note:

All candidates must submit to a background check (https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.