Maintenance Electrician (Journeyman) | Full Time

Performs highly skilled electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for County facilities and infrastructure. The position ensures reliable electrical service through inspection, troubleshooting, testing, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Work includes oversight of contractor work performed under a master electrician’s license and occasional training of other personnel. The position operates primarily in field environments and is performed under general supervision.

Performs inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of electrical systems, circuits, and components in County facilities.

Conducts routine inspections to identify hazards, deficiencies, and code violations. Installs conduit, pulls wire, programs controllers, develops schematics and ladder diagrams, and tests equipment for proper operation.

Maintains machinery and electrical equipment and performs voltage, continuity, and resistance testing.

Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and applicable electrical and building codes.

Maintains maintenance schedules and documentation of work performed. Performs preventative maintenance to reduce equipment wear and operational failures.

Maintains inventory of supplies, tools, and assigned vehicles.

Operates specialized equipment including bucket trucks, lifts, meters, and underground cable locators.

Participates in a rotating on-call schedule to respond to emergency electrical issues.

Commercial and industrial electrical systems, components, and installation methods.

Electrical materials, tools, equipment, and applicable local, state, and national electrical codes.

Electrical testing procedures, troubleshooting practices, and diagnostic techniques.

Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems safely and effectively.

Work at heights, in confined spaces, and under varying environmental conditions.

Communicate effectively with supervisors, contractors, County staff, and others encountered in the course of work.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible electrical experience in commercial or industrial settings.

Registration as a Journeyman Electrician with the State of Maryland.

Valid driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Regulations.

Operation of County owned vehicles.

The position requires regular lifting of objects up to 100 pounds, working at heights, and operating heavy and specialized equipment.

The majority of work is performed in field conditions.

Work is frequently performed in outdoor environments and may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, dirt, dust, and high-voltage electrical systems.

Pay rate: $28.31 - $32.50 per hour; $Grade 720, full-time position, 35 hours per week

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. 5 days of personal leave

13 paid holidays *14 in an election year

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Up to 80% tuition reimbursement

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.