General Journey Electrician

General Journey Electrician# Washington County Careers## General Journey Electrician Apply:
In Person Only:
Hillsboro, OR:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 16, 2026 (15 days left to apply):
R306
** Note**:
This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day
** prior
* * to the end date listed.
** Current Washington County Employees:
** Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
** Job Type:
** Regular
* * Pay Range:**$40.37 - $51.54 Hourly
** Department:
** Facilities, Fleet & Parks
** FLSA Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** About the Opportunity:
** The
** General Journey Electrician
** is an advanced journey level classification. The incumbent performs routine and complex development, installation, repair, and maintenance of building electrical systems and various equipment. The incumbent receives general direction regarding the scope and approach to projects or assignments and is expected to operate with a high degree of independence and professional judgment to solve highly complex problems in the performance of their assigned duties.

Work is generally performed during standard business hours, but the employee may be required to be on-call, work weekends and evenings, and may be called back to work during emergencies.  
** Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
** Knowledge of
- Current electrical codes as they apply to Oregon public facilities and Standard electrical trade maintenance, construction, and design techniques.

Skills to
- Locate and adjust defects in the electrical systems and equipment and Design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services, circuits, and control systems.

Ability to
- Work at various heights, operate mechanical lifting equipment and vehicles needed in performing certain kinds of work in a safe manner, work from drawings and specifications and to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions, and use and operate hand and mechanical tools necessary to building maintenance.
* To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:
* * Facilities General Journey Electrician*  ##

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

* A high school diploma or equivalent AND Five (5) years of combined experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial and/or industrial environments. The (5) years of experience can include your time in the apprenticeship.
* Experience as a journey-level electrician related to building maintenance;
* Education and apprenticeship training in electrical design, installation, and repair, particularly related to building maintenance.
** Additional Requirements
*** Possession of a valid Oregon State General Journeyman Electrician’s License, or a Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License.
* Must be able to distinguish color-coded cables.
* Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.  
** About the Department/Division:
** Washington County's Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of nearly 45 County-owned buildings (over 1.8 million square feet), grounds, parks, and associated hard-scape.  
** Selection Process:
** You can review our standard selection process here.  
** Our commitment to you:
** Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning…