BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN
Salary
$57,378.05 - $91,782.08 Annually
Location
Municipal Operations Center (1300 N Broad St), Gastonia, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01699
Department
Public Services
Division
Public Service/Bldg & Grounds
Opening Date
09/22/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of electrical systems in City buildings; performs related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor. Work directives are issued to building maintenance technicians and other city staff when performing work on electrical lines and appurtenances.
Essential Functions/Duties
Manages all activities of electrical maintenance; performs installation of electrical wiring and equipment in City buildings; investigates problems involving electrical systems and recommends corrective actions.
75%
Prepares estimates and material lists for wiring jobs based on job requirements, plans, and specifications; performs routine inspection and maintenance of electrical systems in City buildings.
5%
Keeps accurate daily records and reports regarding work performed, materials used, and system status.
5%
Assists other skilled workers in a variety of assignments such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting activities as required; instructs and trains subordinate personnel.
10%
Performs related tasks as required
5%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of all standard practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions of the electrical trade.
- Complete knowledge of the use and characteristics of electrical materials and equipment.
- Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans, or specifications.
- Ability to follow oral or written instructions and complete daily reports.
- Some knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques of building construction.
- Ability to plan work related to electrical lines and appurtenances.
- Ability to communicate work directives to building maintenance technicians and other city staff assisting with work on electrical lines and appurtenances.
- Skill in the use of electrical instruments and related appliances and equipment.
- Full and complete knowledge of all applicable building codes, state, and federal regulations.
- Ability to work independently, make proper decisions, and restore service in a timely manner.
- Must be capable of working on systems that the supervisor may not have specific knowledge of.
- On-Call Requirement: Electrician is on call after hours to respond to emergency situations.
Education/Experience/Physical Demands/Special Requirements/Additional Information
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the electrical maintenance field; OR
- Associates Degree in Electrical or Electronic Technology with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in the electrical maintenance field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical activity of this position includes:
- Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or couching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
- Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
- Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
- Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
- Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- The physical requirements of this position:
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
- The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
- The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
- The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid, appropriate drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
Possession of a North Carolina Commercial Electrical Contractor License (Limited or equivalent as defined by state statute) is required.
Drug screening and criminal background checks are required.
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective, and unique identity.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
Dental
Vision
Life
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Pension (Local Government Employees Retirement System)
401(k)
457
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Dependent Care Plan
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Health Clinic
Employee Educational Assistance Program
Sick Leave (12 days per year)
Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year
Holidays (11 days per year)
Personal Day (1 day per year)
A comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at City of Gastonia Employee Benefits Handbook
Employer City of Gastonia
Address 181 South Street
Gastonia, North Carolina, 28052
Phone (704) 866-6859
(704) 866-6858
Website https://gastonianc.gov/