***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

This recruitment is for an Electrician 2 with the Department of Administration, State Public Works Division, Buildings and Grounds Section, located in Carson City and reporting directly to the Facility Manager. Electricians perform skilled electrical work to troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. The incumbent must possess sufficient knowledge and proficiency to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Responsibilities include applying logical and systematic problem solving skills when responding to work orders, performing and implementing preventive maintenance, and estimating the cost of repairs and new construction. The incumbent must be able to read, correct, and maintain blueprints and must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. The position’s shift hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and also require the ability to work a flexible schedule to meet departmental needs, including emergency situations (stand by status), projects, and call backs. The incumbent must be able to work with and supervise inmates.

Electricians perform skilled electrical work to maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level electrician experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; diagnose problems utilizing appropriate tools and test equipment; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials to complete jobs by contacting vendors and/or completing purchase requisitions; make repairs; document time and material costs for billing purposes.

Implement a preventive maintenance schedule and perform preventive maintenance such as conducting routine inspections, cleaning and servicing, and making adjustments and minor repairs to prevent malfunction and prolong the life of equipment, systems and structures.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain and repair circuit breakers and transformers; emergency generators; high voltage primary power lines; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; fire alarm system; electric motors, and lighting maintenance.

Install or remove and reinstall wiring, computer cables, power panels, circuit breakers, lighting, switches and receptacles in accordance with code requirements; study blueprints and schematics, calculate electrical load; design new circuits based on the load; gain access to components and systems; perform installation; update blueprints; inspect electrical systems of structures for conformance with specifications and code requirements.

Provide training, work direction and work review to other maintenance staff such as Maintenance Repair Workers, students and others as assigned.

Assist contractors by providing information regarding the existing structure, equipment, systems and required modification; review bids and work completed by contractors for quality and conformance with specifications and codes as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept, and in addition, at the advanced journey level, either: 1) function as a leadworker for lower level Electricians on a regular basis by providing training and technical assistance, assigning and reviewing work, and providing input to performance evaluations; or 2) in a correctional environment, function as a leadworker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports. Incumbents are also responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Ability to: set priorities of job assignments; prepare documentation related to work performed; coordinate the work of others assigned to a large project.

Skill in: troubleshooting and repairing electro/mechanical and electro/magnetic locks and gates.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sharhea Noble-Muir - SharheaNM@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits Include

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have any of the following?

Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level electrician experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
None of the above.

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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

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This position requires the incumbent to work with and supervise inmate workers. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

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A valid class F driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

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This position requires stand-by, call back, nights, weekend and holiday availability. Can you meet this requirement?

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