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Journeyman electrician (carnegie building).
Details
- Found
- 15 d ago · posted 2026-07-21
- Location as listed
- Baltimore, MD,US, US
- Role
- Electrician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
We are seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform maintenance, installation and repair work (and planning thereof) on electrical/pneumatic equipment, systems and components. This work is performed under limited supervision and using the tools and techniques of electrical technology. This position functions as a team leader and subject matter expert to train apprentices and more junior members of the Facilities team.
Specific duties & responsibilities:
* Perform inspections and maintenance on electrical systems to ensure safety and functionality
* Reads and interprets complex schematic and construction drawings, service manuals and other technical documents.
* Follows instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders and oral instructions.
* Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses and resolves routine and complex electrical equipment problems and component conditions.
* Adhere to all applicable requirements, including safety standards and local codes
* Interpret diagrams, blueprints and other related drawings
* Inventory and properly track supplies, equipment, tools and machinery
* Communicate with Facilities leadership, other related trades, apprentices and coworkers effectively to promote efficiency
* Trains peer and lower level positions as directed by supervisor, based on the guidelines of the JHU Apprenticeship program.
* Works with the Electrical Maintenance Workers to requisitions in-house stock items.
* Requests non-stock items for purchase subject to supervisor approval.
* Makes decisions based on trade practices, National Electrical Code, and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
* Plans and estimates the materials and labor required to perform demand work and construction projects.
* Actively engage Electrical Maintenance Workers into skills-based training activities to build their knowledge and effectively train them for growing skills independence.
* Recommends and participates in departmental electrical operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload
* Performs work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry or engineered standards.
Minimum Qualifications
* High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
* Five years of directly related experience.
* Certification / License
Preferred Qualifications
* Effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and departmental clients
* Ability to solve problems and manage information effectively
* Complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
* Advanced knowledge of electrical techniques, planning, estimating, codes, procedures and materials as demonstrated by passing a master electrical certification exam administered by a local or state government.
* Applies high level of electrical and safety knowledge indicated herein.
* Safely uses tools and equipment
* Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
* Identifies and avoids hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights and other warning devices.
Technical qualifications or specialized certifications:
* Master Electrician preferred.
* Successful completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program which is approved/accepted by local or state government.
Physical requirements:
* Works in shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise and fumes.
* Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
* Works within confined spaces as needed.
* Works at heights of up to 30 feet above surface using ladders, lifts and equipment.
* Work requires ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
* Work requires ability to lift, push, pull, move, transport and position tools, equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
* Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents has little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
* Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt.
* Work requires high visual acuity.
* Work requires high level of manual dexterity.
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Classified Title: JOURNEYWORKER - ELECTRICIAN
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Journeyman Electrician - Carnegie Building
Role/Level/Range: GRADE30/01/BU
Starting Salary Range: $32.00 per hour, increases to $35.50 after 12 months
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration
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