Electrician Senior - 2nd Shift

Overview

Date Opened:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 AM
Close Date:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 12:00 AM
Department:
Aviation Department
Function: HVAC/Plumbing/Electrician
Salary: $30.44 - $38.05 Commensurate with Experience

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Our Guiding Principles Include

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

Works as a senior electrician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, primarily performing high level work installing wiring, plugs, cabling, lights and switches; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PMs and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC and plumbing.

• Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide lead direction and training to other employees while working in the field.
• General building maintenance work incidental to above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.
• Compile lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.
• Operate cars, vans, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Inspects assigned Airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.
• Extensive knowledge of other airport systems including HVAC, plumbing, generators, data emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems and electrical vehicle chargers.
• Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

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Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Three years of related experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Required Licenses Or Certifications

• State Issued Driver’s License

Knowledge Of

• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including cabling and communications wiring.
• North Carolina Electrical Code and building codes.

Competencies For Successful Performance Of Job Duties

• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including cabling and communications wiring.
• North Carolina Electrical Code and building codes.

Skill In

• Skills to read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skills to calculate cost estimates and measure items.

Ability To

• Ability to perform journey level work on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Lead others on the job site and act as leader in the field.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors and tenants, representing the airport in a professional manner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Complete computer based Work Orders and notes

The physical demands describe the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.
• Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces. Uses a variety of electrical and hand tools.

ADA And Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time.
• Moderate to Heavy lifting and carrying; regular crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and…