ELECTRICIAN

Electrician

Job Location:

1826 West McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $61,000.00 – $66,000.00 Annually Grade: 19 Closing Date:
August 4, 2026

Job Summary:

The Electrician is the lead journeyman-level qualified electrician for the Arizona State Fair. Under general direction, this position sets all electrical needs for show adhering to established deadlines with shifting priorities, including vendors and concessions; repairs, replaces or modifies old services in order to update or conform with new requirements; performs preventative maintenance by inspecting, cleaning, adjusting and/or replacing motors, generators, batteries, clocks, pumps, bells, and HVAC units.

The Electrician is responsible for maintenance and installation of overhead electrical systems, read and interpret wiring schematics to determine standards or to follow procedures in repair or installation of electrical wiring, fixtures or appliances; installation of conduit, wiring, outlets, fixtures, switches, circuit boards, and other services for increased electrical power needs in the buildings; using and operating High-lift equipment; testing electrical apparatus with various meters to detect shorts, worn out or weak components and defective connections;

keeping records on work performed and materials used; ordering materials when needed and keep inventory records; and performing related work as required. This position will research new electrical products currently in the market; maintain an electric shop; assist other trades as needed; provide a high level of customer service by following the company's core values when dealing with internal or external customers;

and must be able to work extended hours all days of the week and be on call evenings and weekends throughout the year.

Job Duties:

• Repair, replace or modify existing services to update or conform with new requirements; perform preventative maintenance; read and interpret schematics to determine standards to procedures to follow in repair or installation of electrical wiring; install new and replace conduit, wiring, outlets, fixtures, switches, circuit boards and services for increased electrical power needs in buildings, use and operate high lift; and test electrical apparatus with various meters to detect shorts, worn out or weak components or defective connections.
• Complete necessary paperwork or reports as required; perform safety checks on all equipment used in the completion of the job while following OSHA standards, including reporting any unsafe condition to the supervisor to keep a safe working environment; address any and all issues in an efficient manner and document the outcome, as requested by the supervisor; implement the electrical responsibilities in order to comply with the State-mandated requirements and the Arizona Expo & State Fair;
  
  order materials when needed; maintain inventory records; and adhere to all safety rules and national and local building codes; assist other trades as needed.
• Install electrical drops outside from power lines for ticket booths, concessions and miscellaneous exhibits; create electrical hook-ups from electrical bus ducts in buildings for shows and events and make changes when necessary; monitor electric load on grounds during major events and the Arizona State Fair, and relays all necessary information to the supervisor; assist in determining the number of additional electricians needed to set up for the State Fair;
  
  and maintain daily contact with electrical contractors and monitor work being done.
• Lead worker for lower-level electrical/maintenance workers in the coordination and installation of all electrical appliances, equipment, materials and HVAC units and the overall maintenance and preventative maintenance of all electrical systems; coordinate with the purchasing coordinator, electrical materials needed by the maintenance Department of the Arizona Expo & State Fair; work closely with event personnel to make sure all program needs are met;
  
  conduct a thorough inspection of building(s) prior to event(s) and immediately after event(s); prepare reports for the maintenance office indicating any damages so steps can be…