Electrician II

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North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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This position works in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of campus electrical systems, equipment, components, and fixtures. Work assignments are received from a foreman or supervisor and are performed independently and in accordance with accepted trade practices. New or unusual work orders are usually accompanied by sketches or blueprints. Work is reviewed through inspection of completed work for quality and compliance with work orders and is further evaluated on the basis of the continued workability of equipment, systems, and fixtures repaired or installed.

This position is also required to give general assistance to other staff as needed to meet school property and program needs.

Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, alter, and repair wiring, electrical system components, electrical devices, lighting, machinery, and equipment. Skill in measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduit; draws wire through conduit, does necessary splicing, soldering, and application of friction tape; installs and connects equipment to wiring system. Works in the capacity of journeyman electrician in the building of primary and secondary bus ways, and electrical secondary distribution.

Locates and diagnoses trouble occurring in lighting, receptacles, switches, buzzers, clocks, thermostats, electrically powered equipment, and makes necessary repair. Collaboration and teamwork experience - Able to provide general assistance according to school needs – This position is required to assist outside of core trade skills when needed. The assistance could be related to, but not limited to the following.

• Inclement weather cleanup, moving requests, renovation project preparation, and special event duties for events such as Homecoming, Sports, Senior Prom, and Graduation.
• Cooperative assistance to other nearby state agencies could also be required.

Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to a harmonious workplace.

Required Minimum

Education and Experience:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND Two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission. Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes.

This includes any transfers to NCSD from another state agency who are currently considered Chapter 126 (SPA) employees.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please  NC OSHR:
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Recruitment Salary Range $48,000 to $55,000
- Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to…