Electrician at COUNTY OF MERCER – TRENTON, New Jersey

ELECTRICIAN

DEPARTMENT: Buildings & Grounds (Maintenance)

SALARY: $54,422 – 72,229

LOCATION: Mercer County, NJ

JOB SPECIFICATION:info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/01706.htm

POSITION(S)AVAILABLE: 1

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

MercerCounty is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrician to support Buildingsand Grounds operations across County facilities. Under direction, theElectrician performs work related to the installation, inspection, repair,servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery,wiring, and circuits. This position is essential to ensuring the safe,reliable, and continuous operation of electrical systems throughout Countybuildings and infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspectsand repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps,power circuits, and machine and elevator controllers.
• Installs,maintains, inspects, repairs, and services high- and low-tension power andlighting systems, including feeders, control equipment, relays, transformers,switches, outlets, signal systems, and related electrical components.
• Maintainselectrical equipment and fixtures through oiling, greasing, adjustment, andreplacement of worn parts.
• Useselectrical testing equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters todiagnose system performance and issues.
• Performsemergency electrical repairs and troubleshoots malfunctions and breakdowns.
• Inspectswork in progress and completed work to identify defects, fire hazards, or unsafeconditions.
• Works fromelectrical schematics, plans, and specifications in accordance with establishedprocedures and electrical codes.
• Requisitions,stores, safeguards, and properly uses electrical equipment, materials, andsupplies.
• Preparesclear, accurate, and technically sound reports documenting findings,conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintainsessential records and files related to electrical work.
• Learns andutilizes electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by theCounty.
• Performsrelated duties as assigned to support facility operations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three (3)years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair,servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, andcircuits.
• Applicantswho do not possess the required experience may substitute a current, validElectrical Contractor License issued by the New Jersey Division of ConsumerAffairs for the required experience.
• Appointeesmay be required to possess a current, valid Electrical Contractor Licenseissued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, as determined by theAppointing Authority.
• Appointeeswill be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license only ifoperation of a vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of theposition.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledgeof electrical equipment, systems, and techniques used in installing,inspecting, repairing, and maintaining wiring, motors, generators, pumps,appliances, and circuits.
• Knowledgeof common challenges and safety considerations encountered in electrical work.
• Ability toread and interpret electrical plans, schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability toanalyze electrical system problems and develop effective solutions.
• Ability toinstall, inspect, repair, and maintain a wide variety of electrical equipment,appliances, fixtures, machinery, and circuits.
• Ability tounderstand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability torequisition, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment, materials, andsupplies.
• Ability toobserve required safety precautions and identify hazardous conditions.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee wellness,financial stability, and career growth:

• Health,dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Enrollmentin the State pension system
• Paidvacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuingeducation and career development opportunities

Mercer County EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

Mercer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

As a Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates must comply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines. Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residency within one (1) year of employment.

Mercer County is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws, specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace.