Electrician- Akron Civil Service Exam

Electrician – City of Akron Civil Service Exam

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled
Posted:
May 06, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Salary: $56,689.98 - $63,290.41 annually

Location: Akron, OH

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 2026-APS-E-4-338

Department: Akron Public Schools

Opening Date: 05/05/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

The position of Electrical Service Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations. The role performs work in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and federal, state, local, and district guidelines and regulations.

• Ensure safety of students and staff through safe operation of equipment in accordance with OSHA, PERRP, and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and equipment as assigned.
• Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic software to troubleshoot and calibrate electrical equipment and devices.
• Inspect and repair fire alarm systems and emergency battery backup/generator systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical systems and components as directed and scheduled.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, drawings, schematics, technical manuals, etc., to install, repair, calibrate, maintain, replace, or service electric devices and systems.
• Respond to emergency service calls outside normal working hours when required.
• Work in conjunction with contracted services as required.
• Schedule and communicate regarding repairs, installation, inspection, etc. as required.
• Order equipment and supplies as authorized; maintain inventory records on parts and equipment as required.
• Identify, document, and implement corrective action for safety concerns and/or broken equipment.
• Maintain required logs, work orders, and technical reporting as directed.
• Operate voltmeter, amp probe, oscilloscope, thermal imaging camera, laptop, diagnostic software, air/power tools, cutting torch, etc.
• Drive District‑owned vehicles such as vans, trucks, bucket trucks when required.

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of three (3) years of paid experience in commercial or industrial electrical trade at the journeyman level.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must complete and satisfactorily pass all required Civil Service exam/testing.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills; ability to develop, foster, and cultivate relationships.
• Ability to communicate instructions, ideas, and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, statutory codes, industry regulations, safety guidelines, etc.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

This is a classified position. The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience. A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience. Test weights:
Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.

Employer: City of Akron
Address: Municipal Building Room 102
166 S. High Street
Akron, OH 44308
Phone: