Electric Energy Specialist

Electric Energy Specialist

Job Title: Electric Energy Specialist

Job Type: 8AM - 5PM (20 hours a week) may need to work some weekends

Industry: Electrical Maintenance / Facilities Operations

Location: Grafton, OH

Pay: $53.57/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Electric Energy Specialist to perform electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment in an institutional or facilities-based environment. This position may serve as a lead worker, providing work direction, training, and guidance to lower-level electricians and maintenance crews.

The ideal candidate has hands-on electrical experience, knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety regulations, and the ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Responsibilities may also include maintaining inventory, ordering materials, monitoring tools and equipment, preparing reports, and supporting general facility maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Replace and repair lighting fixtures, light bulbs, ballasts, switches, fuses, motors, fans, transformers, appliances, and other electrical components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot heating and cooling equipment, fire alarms, security systems, elevators, and related electrical systems within the scope of assigned duties.
• Install, test, modify, and maintain telecommunications and electronic equipment, including telephone lines, computer connections, printers, and data communication systems, as required.
• Provide work direction, hands-on training, and technical guidance to electricians, maintenance personnel, and assigned crew members.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment instructions.
• Operate electrical testing instruments and power tools, including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, drills, grinders, and conduit-threading equipment.
• Order, procure, and maintain electrical supplies, replacement parts, tools, and materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, tool-control documentation, work orders, maintenance logs, and material cost estimates.
• Follow applicable National Electrical Code requirements, workplace safety standards, fire codes, and institutional security procedures.
• Assist with general facility maintenance, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, groundskeeping, and other duties as assigned.
• Operate maintenance equipment and machinery, such as forklifts, trenchers, backhoes, and snow or ice removal equipment, when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while following established procedures for equipment handling and hazard prevention.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 months of electrical training or 18 months of verifiable experience performing electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; or
• At least six months of experience as an Electrician 1; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that meets the applicable classification requirements.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and understand common English vocabulary and technical instructions.
• Knowledge of electrical tools, equipment, wiring systems, and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.