Electrician I

Salary: $37.43 Hourly
Location : Borough Maintenance Facility - 47140 East Poppy Lane, Soldotna, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: MAINTENANCE DEPT
Division: MAINTENANCE
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


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Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Maintenance or their designee, the Electrician I/II is responsible for electrical repair, maintenance and installation within Kenai Peninsula Borough buildings and property lines beginning at the secondary side of the transformer.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; a State of Alaska Journeyman's Electrical License (Certificate of Fitness); Five years' experience in electrical construction and/or maintenance; working knowledge of state and federal fire codes, and a valid Alaska driver's license.
Electrician II : Meets minimum qualifications for Electrician I; Works independently on a daily basis; can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of KPB facilities and internal processes, or has a current State of Alaska Electrical Administrators License.

Essential Functions


1. Repairs, installs, maintains, and troubleshoots electrical devices, apparatuses, equipment and other electrical installations for new construction and existing facilities.
2. Work must meet all specifications and comply with strict code compliance and regulations. Reports all code non-compliances to Lead and work with Lead to initiate plan for compliance.
3. Installs, maintains and repairs transformers, VFD's, generators, panelboards, branch circuit wiring, transfer switches and motors including those used in elevators, manlifts and wheelchair lifts.
4. Read and interpret blue prints to ensure accurate installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical systems.
5. Performs routine preventive maintenance on electrical systems including inspections and cleaning.
6. Coordinates purchasing with Lead and/or appropriate personnel.
7. Ensures the functionality and upkeep of generators and automatic transfer switches.
8. Measure, analyze and troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems using test meters and other diagnostic equipment.

Electrician II:
1. May estimate material and labor requirements.
Other Functions :
1. May install, maintain, and repair P.A. systems, clocks, televisions, scoreboards, computer and theater sound and lighting systems
2. Performs general maintenance duties as required.
3. Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers dexterously to operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate orally. This position may require flying in small aircraft and being away from home overnight. Must routinely work off extension ladders, scaffolding, man-lift and bucket truck at heights up to 50 feet. Vision abilities required. Sitting is required occasionally. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds and occasionally transport up to 100 pounds. This position may require flying in small aircraft and being away from home overnight Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
The Kenai Peninsula Borough is an EEO Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
• Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
• Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
• Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA

High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000*
Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000 Out-of-Network
Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network

A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.

Prescription Drug Plan Note:
Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000*
Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate
* Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate

Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5) $12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)

Dental Plan
Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250 Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan,
Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents $15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family

Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family

Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.

Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discounted family membership for air ambulance services available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Offered through Magellan Health, this program provides free support services to employees & their family. Options include limited counseling, wellbeing coaching, legal services & more.
Career Grants
Available to regular status, classified employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee funded via pre-tax deduction. These optional accounts include a Medical FSA for qualifying medical/dental/vision expenses, a Limited Purpose FSA for qualifying dental/vision expenses, or a dependent care FSA for qualifying childcare/eldercare expenses. All accounts have maximum annual limits set by the IRS & must be elected annually.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Supplemental policies including accident, cancer, disability and critical illness available through Colonial Life at employee's expense via payroll deduction.
Pet Insurance
Discounted rates for pet insurance through MetLife available at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 3.08 hours of PTO per full pay period from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 1, 2, 5, and 10-year schedule. New hires receive a lump sum of $1,000 upon completion of 12 months
of satisfactory service.
Holidays
Seven scheduled holidays plus five floating holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Seward's Day, Alaska Day, Presidents' Day and Veterans' Day).
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Please note, PERS calculates service based on 6 hrs. per day/30 hrs. per week as full-time. If working less than this, your years of service (used to determine vesting schedule, retirement etc.) will be prorated accordingly. Please contact PERS for more information.
Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement. Options include an optional, employee-funded, pre-tax 457 deferred compensation program and/or a post-tax IRA.

*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.

This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?

• Yes
• No

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COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references. If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references. If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a valid unrestricted Alaska driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires a State of Alaska Journeyman's Electrical License (Certificate of Fitness).Have you attached a copy of your license to your application?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a working knowledge of state and federal fire codes?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the minimum five (5) years of experience in electrical construction and/or maintenance?Briefly tell us of your experience:
Required Question