Tradesperson I - Electrician

Enterprise State Community College; Golden Springs (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden State Community College in Alabama is seeking a Tradesperson I - Electrician to perform skilled maintenance, electrical installation, and building maintenance across campus. The role covers lighting, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and support of college facilities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a state trade license with 3 years of electrical experience, and a proven ability to read blueprints and use testing equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State license in trade and 3 years of electrical maintenance or related experience required.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems required.
• Friendly, trustworthy, ethical with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical systems, lighting, and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and determines corrective action using testing equipment.
• Assists with remodeling and renovations involving electrical installations and modifications.
• Maintains records of labor, materials, and work completed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Wiring & circuits

Reading blueprints

Safety practices

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Tradesperson I - Electrician performs skilled maintenance work involving electrical installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and general facilities maintenance activities. Employees perform a variety of electrical and building maintenance tasks necessary to maintain college buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities. Work includes installation and repair of electrical systems and components, lighting maintenance, minor building repairs, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and general trades work.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical systems, lighting systems, fixtures, wiring, outlets, switches, and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspections of electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Diagnoses electrical malfunctions and determines appropriate corrective action using testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Installs and repairs interior and exterior lighting systems, ballast systems, LED fixtures, and related components.
• Assists with remodeling and renovation projects involving electrical installations and modifications.
• Repairs or replaces electrical components, conduit, wiring, breakers, disconnects, panels, and related equipment.
• Operates electrical testing devices, meters, and diagnostic equipment to evaluate system performance and identify deficiencies.
• Assists with general maintenance projects and performs minor building repairs as assigned.
• Operates maintenance vehicles, lifts, and light equipment in accordance with training and established safety procedures.
• Maintains tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Maintains records of labor, materials, and work completed as required.
• Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System, and the College
• Additional duties, as required.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or GED certificate required.
• State license in trade plus three (3) years of experience in electrical maintenance, electrical construction, facilities maintenance, or related trade required.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems required.
• Friendly personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude; evidence of trustworthiness and ethical conduct; effective human relations skills; strong work ethic.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, wiring methods, and electrical safety practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with electrical work.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, lighting, and controls.
• Ability to use and maintain electrical testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

PROJECTED STARTING DATE

November 2026

SALARY

Salary Schedule E3-04 , ($41,349 - $59,541) Based on the 2026-2027 ACCS Salary Schedules. Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume. Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 2, 2026– 4:00 P.M.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.