MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN 2 - 10062026-81561

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Nashville is seeking a lead Maintenance Electrician to supervise a small team and perform skilled electrical work in the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center.

The role includes maintenance, installation, inspection, and adherence to electrical codes, with duties spanning planning, material estimates, and safety oversight. The position requires four years of electrical experience, a valid driver's license in some cases, and a mandatory background check and MVR screening.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to four years of full-time increasingly skilled electrical work.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.
• This position requires a criminal background check and MVR screening.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supervises maintenance electricians on projects and repairs.
• Ensures electrical work meets applicable codes and standards.
• Monitors tool and material controls for safety and accountability.
• Performs electrical maintenance and repairs in facilities and equipment.
• Conducts preventative maintenance inspections and uses testing equipment.
• Updates work processes to comply with code changes and safety requirements.
• Estimates materials and keeps records of time and work performed.
• Operates vehicles and moves electrical equipment as needed.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Team coordination

Code compliance

Maintenance planning

Safety awareness

Tools

Voltage/Current Meters

Handheld Tools

Heavy Machinery

Wire/Cable Cutters

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,608.00 - $5,751.00

Salary (Annually) $55,296.00 - $69,012.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Nashville, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center (DJRC) in Nashville, TN.

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to four years of full-time increasingly skilled electrical work.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for semi-skilled and skilled electrical work of considerable difficulty which includes acting as a lead worker or minor supervisor over others in work, the emphasis normally being upon maintenance electrical work; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class acts as a lead worker or minor supervisor over a small group of maintenance electricians and less skilled workers and performs a wide variety of maintenance and other electrical work in the installation, repair, and renovation of facilities. This class differs from Maintenance Electrician 1 in that an incumbent of the latter does not act as a lead worker or minor supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supervises maintenance electricians conducting electrical work projects and repairs. May participate in the hiring or selection of staff for the organization's electrical maintenance unit and assist in the coordination of staff required for project support.
• Ensures that electrical work is performed in accordance with the standards required by electrical codes. Performs inspections on electrical equipment and facilities when problems are reported.
• Monitors tool and material controls on projects for safety, security, and accountability in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Performs electrical maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment that requires extensive physical activity.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections of facilities and equipment to monitor electrical problems and maintenance status in accordance with policy and procedures. Uses electrical testing equipment to determine the nature and extent of electrical problems.
• Updates work processes and procedures to comply with changes in the electrical codes to ensure safety and performance requirements are met in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Estimates the materials and parts needed for projects and repairs. Maintains records of materials, time, and work performed and utilized on repairs and projects in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Operates vehicles and mechanized equipment; moves and lifts electrical equipment and materials in the repairing and installing the electrical systems of the facilities.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Interpersonal Savvy
• Directs Work
• Manages Complexity
• Nimble Learning
• Manages Conflict

Knowledge

• Customer and Personal Service
• Mathematics
• Building and Construction
• Mechanical
• Public Safety and Security

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Repairing
• Equipment Maintenance

Abilities

• Multilimb Coordination
• Oral/Written Comprehension
• Selective Attention
• Deductive Reasoning
• Reaction Time

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Handheld Tools (i.e. Hammer, Screwdriver)
• Heavy Machinery (i.e. Bucket Truck, Scissor Lift)
• Voltage/Current Meters
• Wire/Cable Cutters