Building Maintenance Electrician - EXAM

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing electrical maintenance in and around City buildings and/or facilities; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Installs electric controls and repairs wiring, switches, and simple appliances;

• Installs wall outlets, cleans and repairs light fixtures, and makes adjustments to electric motors, generators, and similar equipment;

• Troubleshoots electrical equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, and related testing apparatus;

• Reads and interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying currents for independent functions;

• Installs and connects motors, appliances, heating equipment, and transformers;

• Operates hand and power tools to install, maintain, repair, and replace electrical equipment;

• Cleans, oils and maintains motors, brushes, bearings, and switches;

• Bends and installs conduit;

• Draws and/or modifies wiring diagrams and schematics;

• Tests electrical equipment to determine defect, malfunction, or failure;

• Uses precautionary work and safety methods when working on or near energized circuits;

• Calculates line load so as to determine size of wire required;

• Drives to work sites to work on electrical equipment;

• Reads and interprets electrical safety standards and policies for federal, state, and local regulatory compliance;

• Reads and interprets National Electric Code and other technical manuals;

• Installs and removes lamps, ballasts, and batteries;

• Installs and removes temporary power circuits for special events;

• Installs and removes light fixtures, outlets, and electrical wiring in facilities being remodeled or demolished;

• Operates a laptop computer or tablet to access and complete work orders;

• Performs upgrades on equipment and wiring.

Completion of the twelfth school grade and four (4) years of industrial or commercial experience installing and repairing electrical systems. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade requirement.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required for some positions.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at .

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering oral comprehension, electrical procedures and practices, tools and materials, safety, problem sensitivity, information ordering, and 2019/2021 Microsoft Word and Outlook.

The exam is expected to be administered in September 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be:
Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer