Electrician II

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• Demonstrated ability to install, maintain, alter, and repair wiring, electrical system components, electrical devices, lighting, machinery, and equipment.
• Skill in measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduit; draws wire through conduit, does necessary splicing, soldering, and application of friction tape; installs and connects equipment to wiring system.
• Works in the capacity of journeyman electrician in the building of primary and secondary bus ways, and electrical secondary distribution.
• Locates and diagnoses trouble occurring in lighting, receptacles, switches, buzzers, clocks, thermostats, electrically powered equipment, and makes necessary repair.
• Collaboration and teamwork experience - Able to provide general assistance according to school needs – This position is required to assist outside of core trade skills when needed. The assistance could be related to, but not limited to the following. Inclement weather cleanup, moving requests, renovation project preparation, and special event duties for events such as Homecoming, Sports, Senior Prom, and Graduation. Cooperative assistance to other nearby state agencies could also be required.
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and committed to a harmonious workplace.

Some 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.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• 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.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. This includes any transfers to NCSD from another state agency who are currently considered Chapter 126 (SPA) employees.

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSD will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.