Maintenance Technician / Electrician

Job Summary

• Repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments.


• Inspect and test electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment

• Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes.

• Renew circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires.


• Report discrepancies or necessary follow-ups to supervisor


• Perform and/or manage the installations and break downs of electrical services for events.


• Perform duties and responsibilities with view toward Department goals and energy conservation.

• Prepare and submit requisitions for materials required to complete assigned tasks.


• Plan work to ensure cost effective use of labor and materials.


• As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.


• Perform other general maintenance related tasks including plumbing, painting, trades and grounds keeping.

• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.


• Perform other duties as required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• Minimum of five (5) years electrical experience.

• Possession of a Journeyman’s electrical license.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Virginia driver’s license.