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Journeyworker Electrician - Carnegie (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)

Inside Higher Ed
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
We are seeking a Journeyworker Electrician for the new Carnegie Building.

Performs 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 requisition 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 in 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 engineering standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Five years of directly related experience.
  • Certification / License.

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 that 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, and back belt.
  • Work requires high visual acuity.
  • Work requires high level of manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and departmental clients.
  • Possesses the ability to solve problems and manage information effectively.
  • Must be able to complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.

Classified Title: JOURNEYWORKER - ELECTRICIAN

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Journeyworker Electrician - Carnegie (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)

Role/Level/Range: SKILL11/01/BU

Starting Salary Range: $32.00 per hour, increases to $35.50 after 12 months

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: varies

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance

Personnel area: University Administration

Salary : $32

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