Electrician-City of Akron Civil Service Exam

Electrician - APS

Salary

$56,689.98 - $63,290.41 Annually

Location

Akron, OH

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-APS-E-4-338

Department

Akron Public Schools

Opening Date

05/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Definition

The position of Electrical Service Technician is responsible installing, repairing, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.  This position performs work in accordance with applicable codes, safety standards, and in compliance with federal, state, local and District guidelines and regulations.  

Characteristic Work

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:   The following duties are representative of performance expectations.  A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.

 

• Ensure safety of students and staff through the safe operation of equipment and according to OSHA, PERRP and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.  
• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and equipment as assigned.  
• Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes and diagnostic software to troubleshoot and/or calibrate electrical equipment and devices.
• Inspect and repair fire alarm systems and emergency battery backup/generator systems.  
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on electrical systems and components as directed and scheduled.  
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, drawings, schematics, technical manuals, etc., to install, repair, calibrate, maintain, replace, or service electric devices and systems.  
• May be require to respond to emergency service calls outside of normal working hours.  
• Works in conjunction with contracted services as required.  
• Schedule and provide communication regarding repairs, installation, inspection, etc. as required.
• Order equipment and supplies as authorized.  Maintain inventory records on parts and equipment as required.  
• Identify, document and implement corrective action for safety concerns and/or broken equipment.  
• Maintain required logs, work orders, and technical reporting as directed.  
• Responsible for operation of volt meter, amp probe, oscilloscope, thermal imaging camera, laptop, diagnostic software, air/power tools, cutting torch, etc.
• May drive District-owned vehicles such as vans, trucks, bucket trucks.

Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.    
• Minimum of three (3) years of paid experience in commercial or industrial electrical trade at the journeyman level.  
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.

• Must complete and satisfactorily pass all required Civil Service exam/testing.  
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, ability to develop, foster, and cultivate relationships; and
• Ability to communicate instructions, ideas, directives, etc., clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.  
• Knowledge of electrical theory, statutory codes, industry regulations, safety guidelines, etc.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.  

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position.  

The selection process will consist of a competitive examination with credit for education and experience.  A passing score must be obtained on the competitive examination in order to receive credit for education and experience.  TEST WEIGHTS:  Competitive Examination 70%, Education 20%, Experience 10%.  

Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.

NOTE: The competitive examination may be suspended if shown to be impractical because of an insufficient number of qualified candidates.  The candidates will then be ranked in a standard manner based on 70% for qualifying, 20% for education, and 10% for experience.

VETERANS: A veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, honorably discharged from active duty, desiring a bonus of 5 points added to their passing grade, must submit proof of discharge in the form of a DD-214 with application.

DRIVER S LICENSE:  An applicant having a valid driver's license from another state will be accepted conditionally provided that, if selected, an Ohio Driver's License must be obtained prior to appointment.  Candidates having six or more points on their driving record at the time of appointment will be disqualified from further consideration. 

NOTE:  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING YOUR APPLICATION STATUS THROUGHOUT THE STEPS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS BY VIEWING YOUR GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM ACCOUNT.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR ARE UNABLE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ON LINE, YOU MAY CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 330-375-2720.  

Email correspondence generated from our system will be sent from info@governmentjobs.com. To ensure you receive important communication from our office, be sure to make this address a safe sender.

Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation.  If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.  

Employer

City of Akron

Address

Municipal Building Room 102
166 S. High Street
Akron, Ohio, 44308

Phone

330-375-2720
 

Website

http://www.akronohio.gov/personnel
 

Applications on this website will not be accepted.  You must apply through the Civil Service process using the link provided below.

CITY OF AKRON CIVIL SERVICE EXAM

The City of Akron has issued a job bulletin for an Exam for Equipment Mechanic, Transportation Dept. - Akron Public Schools.

 This bulletin may be viewed on the City of Akron Website at

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/akron/default.cfm.

For further information, please call John Goodrich at the City of Akron Civil Service Department - 330-375-2720.

 

Salary : $56,690 - $63,290