State of Arizona is hiring: ELECTRICIAN in Buckeye

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY (ADCRR) is seeking an Electrician to perform installation and restoration work within Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis, Buckeye, AZ.

Job Summary

Are you looking to Trade-Up to a better opportunity? Want to balance personal time at home with a rewarding career? We have the opportunity to suit your schedule. ADCRR is searching for observant and dependable Electricians to perform installation and restoration work, including skilled electrical duties in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of prison facilities and equipment at Arizona State Prison Complex-Lewis.

Job Duties

• Supervises and teaches new electrical skills/safety training for inmate workers
• Performs preventative maintenance on back-up generators
• Repairs/replaces electrical components based on interpretation of blueprints, sketches, schematics, and drawings using specialized tools
• Performs repairs and service for all electrical systems and/or appliances
• Ensures all electrically controlled gates/doors are in proper working condition
• Maintains and ensures that all security lights as well as non-security lighting fixtures are in working order
• Repairs wastewater equipment when applicable
• Inspects all electrical panels and ensures proper working condition
• Operates and tests emergency transfer switches
• Tracks work orders and purchase requests for electrical components and obtains material cost estimates
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Methods and practices of electrical remodeling, constructing, installing, and replacing major utility services
• Reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and schematics related to building and utilities
• Understanding National and local building codes and safety practices
• Trade of electrician
• Commercial electrical systems 227v, 480v, and above
• Using common and specialized tools, equipment, and materials
• Ordering and estimating materials and costs
• Basic computer skills (Excel and MS Word) for reports and research

Skills

• Repairing, replacing or modifying old services to meet new requirements
• Preventative maintenance on motors, generators, batteries, clocks, pumps, belts, public address systems, etc.
• Reading and interpreting schematics for repair or installation work
• Installing conduit, wiring, outlets, fixtures, switches, and services for increased electrical power needs in state buildings
• Testing electrical equipment with meters to detect faults
• Operating articulating boom lift for pole light repairs
• Interpersonal communication and teamwork

Abilities

• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, and schematics for buildings and utilities
• Apply and understand building codes and safety practices
• Use common and specialized tools and equipment
• Order and estimate materials and costs
• Work in a prison environment
• Supervise inmate work crews on electrical repairs
• Lift 70 lbs; Push/Pull 80 lbs; Walk/Run 0.25 miles

Selective Preference(s)

• Four (4) or more years of experience in the commercial electrical industry
• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on training with a licensed contractor; combination of training and experience may substitute
• One (1) year of journey-level electrical experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination. A TB test is required during New Employee Orientation and yearly thereafter.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function, the employee must possess a current, valid driver’s license and complete required driver’s training and checks. If operating a personally owned vehicle on state business, liability insurance as required by law must be maintained.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

ADCRR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks per year (pilot program)
• Insurance options: medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement program
• Optional benefits: deferred compensation, credit union, wellness program
• Commuter program and public transportation subsidy

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program and benefits on the State of Arizona benefits page.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Consult with Human Resources if you are in a different retirement plan. Participation may require a medical evaluation.

Contact

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodations by calling 602-255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time for arrangements.

Note: This posting includes additional related job titles and locations not directly tied to the primary Electrician role; references to other positions are for contextual purposes and may be updated.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Government Administration