Maintenance Technician / Electrician
Salary
$70,379.80 - $84,508.53 Annually
Location
5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Job Number
202600156
Department
Facilities
Opening Date
08/28/2026
Closing Date
9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
CNTY PROF
Description
Under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager, oversees electrical service at all County buildings. Designs, lays out, diagrams and prices new jobs. Meets with department heads to review requested repairs. Repairs or replaces motors, pumps, outlets, ballast, light switches and all other lighting and power requirements. Orders and maintains electrical supplies and inventories. Oversees the work of outside contractors to ensure compliance to bid
specifications.
Essential Functions
Oversees and participates in troubleshooting circuits to locate problems. Designs, builds, and installs electrical and electronic components such as phase detectors, alarm systems and audio/visual equipment.
Disassembles, repairs and reassembles or replaces defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballast's, motors and appliances.
Studies blueprints and schematics and determines methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete various assignments.
Maintains jail and youth home locking and alarm systems including installing new systems or repairing and replacing existing components.
Performs electrical maintenance on HVAC equipment, repair for County buildings and oversees and participates in such projects as necessary.
Plans labor and material needs for designated electrical repair projects, which may include meeting with appropriate County staff to determine their needs, estimating project costs, and planning other project needs.
Works with outside contractors as assigned to ensure that work is completed according to specifications and to deal with problems occurring in the project. Coordinates electrical equipment rental and setup.
Responds to emergency calls. Reviews nature of problem and either performs maintenance repair or contacts supervisor to resolve the problem.
Maintains daily records and logs of work performed. Prepares reports as required.
Inspects and evaluates electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determines whether equipment and new installations meet requirements of the electrical code.
Maintains inventory and orders electrical supplies as necessary. Meets with vendors in regards to replacement and upgrades of electrical equipment.
Other Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. (These examples do not include
all of the tasks which the employees may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: High School graduation or equivalent. Advanced coursework in computer technology and electronics desirable.
Experience: Six or more years of electrician experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
Other Requirements: Possession of a Journeyman Electrician license is required. A valid Michigan Master's Electrician license is preferred.
The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with
performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be
viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be
considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.
Requirements and Working Conditions
[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:
Walks over uneven terrain to make repairs
Squatting, stooping, kneeling to maintain and repair facilities and equipment
Climbing ladders and scaffolding to make repairs.
Lifting ability to remove and replace parts on building electrical systems.
Ability to lift boxes of supplies, equipment and other items weighing up to 100 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Works in confined spaces.
Works outside in varying weather conditions.
Works in cramped body positions to perform maintenance and repairs.
Works in areas with loud noise.
Exposure to high voltage electrical systems.
Exposure to equipment where risk exists of getting burned, bruised, or scraped.
Exposure to solvents, boiler chemicals and various other chemicals.
2001/2021
PRO-08
This position is benefited and is subject to the iCEA COUNTY PROFESSIONAL GROUP CBA.
Ingham County offers a wide range of benefits to support you in your career. View the Benefits page for more information.
The current group contract can be viewed here.
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent education?
02
Do you have a degree if so what degree do you have and what is it in, if not applicable type N/A.
03
Do you have a valid Michigan Journeyman Electrician license, which is a requirement of the job?
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Do you have a valid Michigan Masters Electrician license?
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How many years of electrician experience in a commercial or industrial setting do you have?
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Briefly describe your electrician experience in a commercial or industrial setting, if not applicable type N/A.
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Did you submit your cover letter?
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Did you submit your Michigan Journeyman Electrician license, if not please explain why.
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Did you submit your Masters Electrician license, if not applicable type N/A.
Required Question
Employer Ingham County
Address 5303 S. Cedar St.
Suite 2102
Lansing, Michigan, 48911
Phone 517-887-4328
Website http://ingham.org
| Location | Lansing, MI |
| Salary | $70,379.80–$84,508.53 Per Year |
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