Journey-Level Electrician

Position Type:
Classified

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
Maintenance

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Details: 8.0 hrs/day, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 260 days/year

Pay Range: $40.59 - $42.72/hr (depending on verified industry journeyman experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority

The job of "Journey-Level Electrician" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining electrical systems and components in safe operating condition; providing information on proper operation of electrical systems; identifying location of existing electrical systems; determining the efficient installation of systems; ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and directing assigned workers as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Analyzes drawings for the purpose of identifying location of existing electrical systems and determining the efficient installation of additional systems.
• Installs electrical systems including communications, audio/visual, alarms, HVAC, (e.g. energy management/ boiler controls, signal system, commercial cooking equipment), etc. for the purpose of maintaining them in safe operating condition.
• Provides list of supplies, equipment and tools needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Orients staff for the purpose of providing information on proper operation of electrical systems.
• Repairs electrical systems including communications, audio visual, alarms (e.g. energy management/ boiler controls, signal system, commercial cooking equipment), etc. for the purpose of ensuring proper/safe operation of equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. facility damage, power outages, electrical systems outages, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks.
• Coordinates schedules with other maintenance personnel for the purpose of meeting shift requests and prioritizing work orders.
• Performs necessary preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinates with state and local electrical inspectors for permits and inspections.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists other trades as needed for the purpose of meeting demands and completing work orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with district and other trades' staff for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior journeyman-level electrician experience. Minimum 12 years of electrician experience preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Skills to: operate hand and power tools used in craft; develop, read and interpret plans/blueprints; perform basic math to make calculations.
• Knowledge of: methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in craft; appropriate building codes;
  Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheet requirements (MSDS), and electrical systems components.
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish priorities, work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/ pulling, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation/color vision.
• Training
  
  Required:
  
  Journeyman electrician, or 12 years electrician experience.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, and valid CPR/First Aid cards.
• Other Requirements:
  Must have and maintain a phone and be willing to respond to off-hour emergency calls; must have own vehicle; must have excellent moral character and be able to get along with staff, students and adults; must present a positive public image, maintain a neat, clean personal appearance, wear clothing appropriate to tasks being performed, and have regular and consistent work attendance

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma and/or…