ELECTRICIAN

Mobile County - ELECTRICIAN

ELECTRICIAN

Mobile County

Classified

Job Number 2300290250

Start Date

Open Date 08/26/2026

Closing Date

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This is a multi-craft position under the direction of a Trades Team Lead and Zone Coordinator. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. This position should be capable of passing Mechanical Aptitude Test to show abilities. Should be willing to participate in additional schooling or training to be considered for advancement.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Installs and performs alterations, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment fixtures.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical equipment, i.e. inside and outside electrical systems, inside and outside lighting systems, emergency power and lighting systems and heating systems.
• Installs and maintains outside overhead lighting in parking areas including working on poles.
• Keeps electrical motors in working order and performs repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels.
• Installs overhead and underground electrical wire.
• Locates and corrects power failures and motor trouble on electrically operated machinery.
• Installs electrical additions and alterations to buildings as requested/required.
• Performs electrical and mechanical work in repairing and replacing parts, using standard and specialized tools and equipment.
• Operates volt meters, amp meters, and specialized meters.
• Maintains accurate records and submits records of time, labor, and materials via computer-based programs.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with supervisors, foremen, and other employees.
• Completes work assignments without close supervision.
• Completes all projects with neatness and in conformance with standards or related trade.
• May be assigned other duties as required.
• THIS POSITION MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS WHEN NECESSARY.
• THIS POSITION MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES ON SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate, trade school or GED certificate, five years experience in general trades work in one or more building trades; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of: methods, materials, tools and practices used in the building, electrical, plumbing, carpentry or mechanical crafts; occupational hazards and safety precautions of the specific trades.

Must have general knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trade.

Must have general knowledge, principals and theory of electricity.

Must have general knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance practices, including installation of all sizes of electrical conduits, cable wires, switches, automatic starting, and pole line construction.

Must have knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade.

Must be skilled in the care and use of standard tools, equipment and testing devices for the electrical trade.

Must be skilled in locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems and equipment.

Must have knowledge of National, State and Local Electrical Codes applicable to installation maintenance and repair.

Must possess ability to install, alter, repair, maintain and locate defects in a variety of electrical equipment/systems.

Must be able to interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Should possess basic computer knowledge.

Skilled in use of a variety of standard hand and power tools, machines and equipment.

Must possess a valid Alabama Driver's License.

May be required to obtain a commercial Driver's License.

Journeyman or Master Electrical Card required.

Must also pass insurability investigation into private and business driving record within any consecutive three-year time frame.

Duty Days 260

Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $$47,181.00

Additional Job Information

Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.

THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

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