Lead Electrician - Maintenance & Security Systems

State of Ohio - Rehabilitation & Correction - Dayton Correctional Institution; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation & Correction - Dayton Correctional Institution in Dayton, OH, is seeking an experienced electrician to lead a crew and manage installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring systems in an institutional setting.

You will read blueprints, estimate materials, ensure security compliance, and support telecom and electronic data processing equipment. A background with at least 18 months of electrical experience and strong problem-solving and time-management skills is required.

Qualifications

• 18 months of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under supervision.
• Or 6 months' experience as Electrician 1 (Code 52281).
• Formal arithmetic and reading/writing English vocabulary required.

Responsibilities

• Lead workers over lower-level electricians and crews; provide training.
• Install, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Determine material needs and submit purchase requests.
• Read blueprints or schematics; maintain inventory of supplies.
• Maintain tool counts and inventory for incarcerated workers.
• Perform other maintenance duties (carpentry, painting, HVAC).
• Ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Install and maintain basic telecom/EDP equipment in institutional setting.
• Serve on institutional committees and attend trainings.
• Perform security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown).
• Perform other duties such as snow/ice removal and grass cutting.

Skills

Electrical Trade

General Maintenance

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Time Management

Job description

Rehabilitation & Correction - Dayton Correctional Institution in Dayton, OH, is seeking an experienced electrician to lead a crew and manage installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring systems in an institutional setting.

You will read blueprints, estimate materials, ensure security compliance, and support telecom and electronic data processing equipment. A background with at least 18 months of electrical experience and strong problem-solving and time-management skills is required.