Regional Electrician
Quick Summary
30 am - 4:00 pm and may require some weekend work and overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $41,206.
· Demonstrated experience in the installation of primary and secondary electrical conduit and circuitry for electrical distribution systems.
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance work orders at primary assigned institutions within the Mountain Region.
• Provide maintenance support to additional institutions as needed, partnering with local Institutional Maintenance teams.
• Apply journeyman level skills across at least two construction/engineering trades such as concrete, masonry, carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronics, site work, and equipment operation.
• Assist MRMY specialty teams—including Special Projects, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, and Electronics Systems—during high priority or cross functional tasks.
• Participate in larger construction or renovation projects in collaboration with other Regional Maintenance Yards or the DECM Construction team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards.
Work Location and Schedule
This position has a duty station at the Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard in Lenior, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm and may require some weekend work and overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization.
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
· Demonstrated experience in the installation of primary and secondary electrical conduit and circuitry for electrical
distribution systems.
· Demonstrated experience in the installation of electrical system devices, breakers, fixtures, and/or equipment.
· Demonstrated experience with standard testing equipment to diagnose electrical components.
· Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) standards.
· Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.
Responsibilities
~1 min readSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $41,206–$72,113 a year
- 24% below the $74,880 median for Electrician jobs on Jobera (459 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 16 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- November 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 15
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 15, 2026
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