Electrical Technician

Salary: $42,492.14 - $54,703.42 Annually
Location : Portsmouth, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2025-01468
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Statement of the Job & Essential Functions

GENERAL STAEMENT OF JOB

Under direct supervision, this position performs routine semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of city buildings and facilities. Position provides works as a helper and provides assistance to higher level trades workers in more complex electrical repair and installation activities. Reports to Senior Electrician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


Performs semi-skilled electrical work maintaining, repairing and ensuring the working condition of electrical systems in city buildings and facilities; uses a variety of tools and equipment to include voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, genie boom, drills, and saws and hand tools.

Prepares site for repair and/or installation work; repairs and installs new parts and systems for lights, electrical receptacles, electrical panels and wiring, ballasts, and building electrical systems; removes or repairs damaged parts.

Loads and unloads electrical supplies and equipment on trucks; transports equipment, supplies and materials to other facilities as needed; cleans work area; assists general maintenance crew with moving furniture, and assists with installation of phone cable and computer wires.
Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job : Has general knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in electrical work. Has some knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for electrical fixtures and systems. Is able to maintain and repair electrical fixtures, components and system parts. Is able to follow oral and written instructions. Is able to perform medium physical work. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work : Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the public.

Quantity of Work : Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment : Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees and managers in other departments, to project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the city. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, Building Maintenance Superintendent (HVAC/Electrical), professionals and the general public.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions of time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings and deadlines.

Safety and Housekeeping : Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the city and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPEREINCE

High school diploma or the equivalent with additional training in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, and 1 - 2 years of experience performing electrical repairs and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check.

Must be able to complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System Certifications within one (1) year of employment.

This job is considered essential personnel and will require attendance and work during and following natural disasters and/or emergency situations.
Physical Demands
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and tools to include electrical meters, saws, and hand tools. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.

Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communications : Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and directions from superiors.
Language Ability : Requires the ability to read work orders, electrical diagrams and electrical code. Requires the ability to prepare time sheets and leave slips using prescribed format. Requires the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently using standard English, and electrical terminology.
Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively.
Numerical Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Form/Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using electrical equipment and hand tools.
Manual Dexterity : Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, such as electrical equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination : Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.
Physical Communication : Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS

The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

This is a class description and not an individual position description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
The city of Portsmouth offers a complete and comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, legal, Flexible Spending Accounts, basic and optional life insurance, short-term disability insurance, Virginia Retirement System (includes a mandatory 5% employee contribution), holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, and Chartway Credit Union. To learn more details, visit
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Please select the highest level of education completed.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates/Vocational/Technical
• Bachelor's Degree or Higher

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Are you able to complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System Certifications within one (1) year of employment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 1 - 2 years of experience performing electrical repairs and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that this job is considered essential personnel and will require attendance and work during and following natural disasters and/or emergency situations.

• Yes
• No

Required Question