Electrician
Employer
Lewis County
Salary
$6,106.00 - $8,214.00 Monthly
Location
Chehalis, WA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Department
Lewis County Facilities
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Lewis County is currently hiring an Electrician to join the Facilities Department, located at 571 NW Prindle St., Chehalis, WA 98532. This is a Teamster's 252 Combined represented position and preference will be given to existing current Teamsters employees.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 125: $6,106 - $8,214/mo. (DOQ).
The recruitment will remain open until August 24, 2025 with a first review date of August 19, 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, serves as a Certified Electrician and performs a variety of highly skilled work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of Lewis County electrical systems. This is the certified class in the Electrician job series; this class differs from the Electrician (Non-Cert) by the nature and complexity of tasks performed and the degree of independence granted.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
Designs and installs County electrical systems and additions.
Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical systems, controls, and devices.
Installs, maintains, and repairs the County's Jail and Juvenile Detention facility security systems.
Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs County security and fire alarm systems.
Conducts routine preventative maintenance and special projects.
Estimates time and materials required for electrical maintenance and repair activities.
Interprets electrical plans and specifications, and checks for conformity to codes, regulations and safety orders.
Responds to maintenance emergencies during and after business hours.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to variable weather conditions, electrical currents, and machinery with moving parts; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects up to 75 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent combined with a four (4) year electrical apprenticeship; AND five (5) years' experience working as an electrician at the journey level.
Must have and maintain a valid E01-General Journeyman Electrician License.
Valid driver's license.
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors):
Knowledge of:
National Electrical Code.
Applicable accident prevention rules and regulations.
NEC, OSHA 1910.269 and WAC 296-45.
Application of PA systems and audio equipment.
Various types of electrical systems and electronic equipment.
Electrician tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices.
Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to electrical work.
Skills in:
Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled electrician's work.
Installing, monitoring, maintaining County electronic systems.
Diagnosing, identifying, and repairing electrical issues.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County departments, vendors, and contractors.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to:
Learn and follow County policies and procedures.
Develop a working knowledge of safe practices, accident prevention procedures, tools and equipment related to job functions.
Troubleshoot problems to perform repairs and maintenance.
Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications and operating manuals.
Work in various weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, solvents, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, heights, and in/with moving objects.
Obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas.
Pass a Physical Capabilities Test.
Behaviors:
Regular, reliable attendance.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic and promptness in work arrival and in accomplishing all tasks.
Employer
Lewis County
Address
-
Chehalis, Washington, 98532
www.lewiscountywa.gov
Employer
Lewis County
Salary
$6,106.00 - $8,214.00 Monthly
Location
Chehalis, WA
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Department
Lewis County Facilities
Closing Date
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Lewis County is currently hiring an Electrician to join the Facilities Department, located at 571 NW Prindle St., Chehalis, WA 98532. This is a Teamster's 252 Combined represented position and preference will be given to existing current Teamsters employees.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 125: $6,106 - $8,214/mo. (DOQ).
The recruitment will remain open until August 24, 2025 with a first review date of August 19, 2025.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, serves as a Certified Electrician and performs a variety of highly skilled work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of Lewis County electrical systems. This is the certified class in the Electrician job series; this class differs from the Electrician (Non-Cert) by the nature and complexity of tasks performed and the degree of independence granted.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
Designs and installs County electrical systems and additions.
Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical systems, controls, and devices.
Installs, maintains, and repairs the County's Jail and Juvenile Detention facility security systems.
Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs County security and fire alarm systems.
Conducts routine preventative maintenance and special projects.
Estimates time and materials required for electrical maintenance and repair activities.
Interprets electrical plans and specifications, and checks for conformity to codes, regulations and safety orders.
Responds to maintenance emergencies during and after business hours.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to variable weather conditions, electrical currents, and machinery with moving parts; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects up to 75 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent combined with a four (4) year electrical apprenticeship; AND five (5) years' experience working as an electrician at the journey level.
Must have and maintain a valid E01-General Journeyman Electrician License.
Valid driver's license.
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors):
Knowledge of:
National Electrical Code.
Applicable accident prevention rules and regulations.
NEC, OSHA 1910.269 and WAC 296-45.
Application of PA systems and audio equipment.
Various types of electrical systems and electronic equipment.
Electrician tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices.
Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to electrical work.
Skills in:
Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled electrician's work.
Installing, monitoring, maintaining County electronic systems.
Diagnosing, identifying, and repairing electrical issues.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County departments, vendors, and contractors.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to:
Learn and follow County policies and procedures.
Develop a working knowledge of safe practices, accident prevention procedures, tools and equipment related to job functions.
Troubleshoot problems to perform repairs and maintenance.
Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications and operating manuals.
Work in various weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, solvents, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, heights, and in/with moving objects.
Obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas.
Pass a Physical Capabilities Test.
Behaviors:
Regular, reliable attendance.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic and promptness in work arrival and in accomplishing all tasks.
Employer
Lewis County
Address
-
Chehalis, Washington, 98532
www.lewiscountywa.gov
Job ID: 489697751
Originally Posted on: 8/16/2025
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