Title: Electrician - #WWRW0326
State Role Title: Trades Technician III
Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary: $65,000, up to the mid‑$70,000s, commensurate with experience.
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn
Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
About the Position
Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking an Electrician. This position provides maintenance, service, and repair for a wide range of electrical equipment, including power distribution systems, generators, food service equipment, appliances, power tools, washers, and dryers. The Electrician also supports campus operations by completing assigned duties, special projects, and additional tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical wiring systems, lighting, power distribution, and equipment up to 480 volts.
• Lay out, assemble, install, and test electrical components such as conduit, junction boxes, outlets, and switch panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using diagnostic tools including voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to ensure accurate installations and repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to identify hazards, defects, and needed repairs.
• Diagnoses and repair electronic systems such as card access controls, video surveillance, fire alarms, building automation, SARA systems, and electronic door controls.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes while ensuring reliable system operation.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members on maintenance projects and respond to emergency service calls.
Additional Trade Support
• Perform general maintenance tasks across carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing as needed.
• Complete routine tasks such as replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, changing air filters, resetting breakers, and assisting with ground maintenance.
• May assist Student Transportation as a driver when required.
On Call & Emergency Duties
• Participate in on call rotation for campus coverage and respond to emergencies or inclement weather.
• Considered Essential Personnel during assigned on call weeks involving weather related closures.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge:
Knowledge of institutional, commercial, industrial and residential electrical/electronic systems
Knowledge of national and local building & safety codes
Knowledge of electrical skills including the use of hand and power tools, meters, testers, recording devices, conduit tracers and conduit benders
Knowledge in electronics as applied to fire alarms, communication systems, card access, digital video monitoring system, cable TV and network wiring
Knowledge and ability to trouble shoot/repair electronic equipment
Knowledge and ability to trouble shoot/repair kitchen/ laundry equipment
Knowledge and experience with locating agency owned underground utilities. (Electrical, communications, fiber)
Education, Experience, Licensure, and Certification Required for Entry into Position
• Journeyman or Master Electrical Certification
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional electrical maintenance, including knowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, generators, switchgear, transformers, and control systems.
Additional Considerations
Experience with computerized work management system.
Special Instructions
This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
A fingerprint based criminal history check will be required of the finalist.
Benefits:
WWRC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include your choice of health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, VRS retirement, employer paid basic group life insurance, employee paid optional group life, 13 paid holidays, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, Family Personal Leave, employee discount programs, and much more!
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.