Electrician 001308 in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Electrician 001308

Job Description

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Plan, layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuit faults (Power: Motors & Power Circuits).
• Repair power circuits and repair or replace motors (Replace broken & burned-out receptacles, switches, circuit breakers & fuses).
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits (PLC controls, HVAC Systems & VFD)
• Troubleshoot fire alarm systems, smoke & heat detectors, home and speakers.
• Perform new electrical construction & renovation (Layout and install power & lighting circuits).
• Layout and install data & phone conduits (Surface & Recessed).
• Order supplies as needed through Foreman for electrical construction & maintenance.

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Requirements

• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• A Valid driver’s license
• A Journey Electrician license
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple Criminal background investigations.
• Master Electrician NOT REQUIRED BUT PREFFERED.
• At least three years of Electrician Journeyman experience; five years of experience is preferred

Job Info

Job Identification: 2383

Posting Date: 07/09/2026, 05:26 PM

Apply Before: 09/08/2026, 08:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI, 48211, US