High Voltage Electrician - Augusta

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• →Supervises and assists with designs, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs to High Voltage (12,750 volts) and Low Voltage (< 600 volts) systems in order to ensure safe installation and operations of electrical systems.  
• →Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring, lighting, electric power appliances and machinery, overhead circuits, sophisticated electronics, and underground conduits in order to ensure safe installation and operations and ensure user needs are met.  
• →Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors and generators in order to ensure safe installation and operation.  
• →Installs and performs major electrical repairs on refrigeration units, dishwashers, hotplates, fans, ovens, ranges, and water heaters in order to ensure safe and proper operation.  
• →Installs, maintains and repairs intercom systems, bridge controls, signal timers, traffic signals, and other electrical apparatus in order to ensure safe and proper operation.  
• →Plans and lays out electrical jobs in order to estimate materials needed and time required for completion.  

• Knowledge of the State and National Electrical Code.  
• Knowledge of the methods, theories, and principles of electricity and electrical systems.  
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trade.  
• Knowledge of HV electrical systems.  
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions common to the electrical trade including HV systems.  
• Ability to detect and overcome defects in HV and related electrical systems, equipment, and appliances.  
• Ability to use HV and other electrical test equipment properly.  
• Ability to work with HV electrical systems and generators.  
• Ability to understand and explain technical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate a bucket loader and related equipment.  
• Ability to direct the work of skilled electricians and helpers.  
• Ability to plan and lay out electrical work for others. 

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references. 

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.  

For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov 

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.   

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE 

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