Electrician - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Role Overview

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking candidates for the Electrician position at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The position offers a base hourly rate of $23.47 with an additional $3 per hour facility differential for hours worked.

Lincoln, NE

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Uniforms provided
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety of career advancement opportunities
• Meaningful public service
• Numerous training and development opportunities

• Install, alter, and maintain electrical systems, including overhead and underground circuits, de‑energized high‑voltage equipment, and interior power distribution.
• Lay out, assemble, install, and test conduit systems, wiring, switches, outlets, panels, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
• Repair and maintain electrical motors, generators, appliances, and specialized equipment such as HVAC units, refrigeration systems, dishwashers, and laundry equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on electrical systems and equipment to identify and correct deficiencies.
• Estimate time, materials, and costs for work orders, requisition necessary supplies, and obtain required permits for electrical work.
• Clean, repair, and maintain tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Instruct and mentor helpers in electrical practices and safety procedures.
• Advise on selection, ordering, and storage of electrical materials and equipment.

• Minimum:
  Possession of a Nebraska Journeyman Electrical license or an Electrical Contractor license, or eligibility to become licensed in Nebraska.
• Legal requirement: A current Electrical Contractor license is required to obtain electrical permits, and a current Journeyman Electrical License is required to perform electrical installation.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge and prior experience with electrical systems and equipment; experience with fire alarm systems, fence alarms, door controls, and low‑voltage wiring; experience with commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Applicants must pass a security background check.
• Applicants must also pass a medical exam, a drug test (announced at a random time), and successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program after the Staff Training Academy.

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.