Building Services Electrician

NOTICE:
Must attach a copy of your Journeyman or Master Electrician card recognized by a trade union, OR Apprenticeship Program Certificate from a nationally-recognized apprenticeship program, OR a passing test score result from ICC, OR a current Clark County, Nevada, Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician , to your online application.

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Building Services Electrician
. This position performs skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems including building, conduit systems for telecommunications, security, life safety, motors, and other electrical systems; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

This is the full journey level class within the Building Services Electrician series. Employees within this class perform the full range of skilled electrician duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Receives general supervision from a supervisor and higher level staff.

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will be a written examination, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

WRITTEN TEST DATE:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Study guides are not available for this particular test. Examination content will be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this job posting.

Applicants who are selected for the written test will be notified by email AFTER the Final date to receive applications.

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

• Constructs, installs, troubleshoots, inspects, repairs, replaces and maintains all wiring for city buildings, telecommunications conduit, and security and life safety systems. Brings any regulatory, specification or procedural infractions into compliance. Participates in the design and fabrication of control circuits.
• Operates a variety of circuit testing equipment, aerial lift equipment, pneumatic tools, trenchers, diggers, compressors, wire pulling devices, conduit bending equipment, small power tools, hand tools and related equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, plans, schematic drawings and related symbols and markings.
• Assists in planning new electrical systems; estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; researches and requisitions materials as required; maintains files and receipts; verifies manifests upon receipt and inspects materials delivered by vendors; moves materials into storage.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Adheres to all related codes, regulations, specifications and procedures for duties assigned including obtaining required permits. Adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
• Responds to electrical emergencies during evenings and weekends.

• Locates, marks and outlines underground conduits and services for utilities in an excavation area.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Two years of increasingly responsible journeyman electrical experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by specialized training in the electrical fields.

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

On the date of application, must possess or have completed any one of the following four:

• A journeyman or master electrician card recognized by a trade union, such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), or by a local, state or national government agency.
• Successful completion of a…