Lead Electrician - Facility Maintenance & Systems

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a skilled Electrician at Dayton Correctional Institute to lead an electrical team, install and repair wiring, and ensure secure, compliant operation within an institutional setting.

The role requires hands-on electrical trade work, ability to read blueprints, and strict tool control. It offers full-time hours, union OCSEA, and service to the state of Ohio.

Qualifications

• 18 months training or 18 months verifiable exp in electrical work under supervision of experienced electrician.
• 6 months exp as Electrician 1, 52281.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead worker over lower-level electricians and/or crew and/or incarcerated individuals engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls and equipment.
• Installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls and equipment (e.g., motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and other alarm/security systems, elevators and switches)
• Determines & completes materials needed, cost estimates, & submit requests to purchase
• Reads blueprints &/or schematic diagrams; maintains inventory of electrical supplies
• Maintains tool count of tools used by incarcerated individuals; completes tool control forms daily, maintains strict inventory of tools
• Performs other maintenance &/or miscellaneous duties (e.g., performs semi-skilled carpentry, painting, electrical, sheet metal, HVAC)
• Ensures compliance with security regulations
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests, modifies &/or maintains basic telecommunications &/or electronic data processing equipment in institutional setting
• Serves on institutional committees
• Attends training, seminars &/or meetings
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)
• Performs other duties as assigned (e.g., snow & ice removal & grass cutting)

Skills

Electrical Trade

General Maintenance

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Time Management

Education

18 months training or 18 months verifiable exp in electrical work

6 months exp as Electrician 1

Job description

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is seeking a skilled Electrician at Dayton Correctional Institute to lead an electrical team, install and repair wiring, and ensure secure, compliant operation within an institutional setting.

The role requires hands-on electrical trade work, ability to read blueprints, and strict tool control. It offers full-time hours, union OCSEA, and service to the state of Ohio.