Senior Electrician

City of Charlotte • Full-time • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • $30 - $43 / hour • 1w ago

Date Opened: Thursday, June 25, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date: Friday, July 10, 2026 12:00 AMDepartment: General Services DepartmentSalary: $30.44 - $43.8 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Seeking an Unlimited Licensed Electrician in the Facility Operations Division of the General Services Department. This position will be responsible for performing demands related to Electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and repairs in approximately 180 City facilities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform routine maintenance/repairs on PV solar equipment and electric vehicle charging stations
Observe electrical devices in operation to determine repairs needed
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove and repair or replace defective parts
Inspect defective parts to detect imperfections
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
Install special functional and structural parts in devices
Lubricate and clean parts and start devices to test their performance
Keep records/timesheets and itemize duties performed on the job
Read electrical diagrams
General maintenance and repair of other items/systems typically found in commercial facilities including but not limited to electrical

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
Must be able to work overtime, including weekend/holiday on-call and emergency call backs
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver’s License
Works well as part of a team
Must be able to lift to 75lbs. of equipment and/or tools
Ability to maintain a city driving permit
Ability to load and unload extension ladders from top of utility van and place upright against buildings
Ability to climb ladders, crawl and work in small spaces
Works in an organized, clean and safe manner
Ability to work in a Microsoft Suite and a computer-based work order management system
Must be able to work within proximity of animals

Preferred Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of principals and a mastery of skills related to commercial Electrical Systems

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma with three (3) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of background, experience and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. Requires NC Unlimited Electrical License

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.