Junior Electrician

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheriff's Department Suffolk in Massachusetts seeks a skilled electrician to perform routine electrical maintenance, analyze and correct problems under supervision, and service electrical equipment across facilities. The role requires hands-on electrical work, adherence to security procedures, and the ability to follow complex oral and written orders.

The position offers full-time hours, day shift, and a salary in the 54,000–64,000 yearly range.

Qualifications

• Vocational school training in electrical work.
• 4,000 hours as an apprentice electrician.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical work.
• Assist in camera service and installation.
• Replace light bulbs and ballasts in overhead lighting throughout facilities.
• Service card readers.
• Such other duties as the Sheriff or designee may assign from time to time.

Education

Vocational school training in electrical work

4,000 hours as an apprentice electrician

Job description

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Job Description

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine electrical maintenance tasks, analyzes and, under supervision, corrects electrical problems at all Department facilities, and services electrical equipment as directed

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to IT Network Engineer

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Perform routine electrical work
• 2. Assist in camera service and installation
• 3. Replace light bulbs and ballasts in overhead lighting throughout facilities
• 4. Service card readers
• 5. Such other duties as the Sheriff or designee may assign from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 1. Vocational school training in electrical work
• 2. 4,000 hours as an apprentice electrician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace and post;
• 2. Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures;
• 3. Compliance with security procedures;
• 4. Obey moderately complex oral and written orders;
• 5. Communicate orally and in writing;
• 6. Use communication, emergency and other equipment;
• 8. Successfully complete annual in-service training;
• 9. Deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations, including emergencies; and
• 10. Exercise good judgment.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;
• 2. lift up to 50 pounds;
• 3. climb in overhead structures, work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work;
• 4. carry up to 50 pounds;
• 5. climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding;
• 6. walk short distances; and
• 7. write or type.

Job

Skilled Trades

Agency

Sheriff's Department Suffolk

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Oct 8, 2026, 2:51:07 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

54,000.00 - 64,000.00 Yearly

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Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No