Electrician - Journeyman

Position: ELECTRICIAN - JOURNEYMAN
Job Summary

Milwaukee Public schools is actively recruiting qualified candidates for the Electrician (Journeyman and Licensed) position.

An Electrician installs, repairs, inspects, and maintains electrically powered, life safety, public address, intrusion control, etc. systems, devices, equipment, components, etc. serving the MPS District to ensure integrity and the safety of the building occupants, functions as a Project Management Assistant to estimate, plan and oversee projects completed by contractors as required to ensure compliance with contract standards, details, specifications and deadlines, navigates and monitors Computerized Maintenance Management Software systems for trade-related work orders, various data, budget targets, etc.,

and operates/maintains equipment related to the trade.

Applications for Electrician are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, March 15, 2026. All applicants must upload the following items to the application:

• A current resume
• Valid Journeyman Electrician license Wis. Stat. 101.862

If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please email them to Cassandra Morales-Salcedo .us.

The Electrician hourly wage is $50.86 per hour.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume and valid Journeyman certifications/licenses.

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, Sunday, March 15, 2026. No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

If you are (or your spouse is) a military veteran, please also attach a copy of your/your spouse's DD214 form

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra Morales-Salcedo .us or .

Other Information

THE SELECTION PROCESS: will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Office of Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

Other Information

Certifications and Licensing Requirements:

Certification in the EPA Asbestos Abatement Training Program (O&M) within 6 months of appointment. Note 1

Silica Hazard Awareness Training within first month of appointment. Note 1 & 2

Certification in the Lead Safe Renovator Training Program within 6 months of appointment. Note 1

Scaffolding User and Erector Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1 & 2

Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certification within 6 months of appointment. Note 1

Confined Space Entry training within 6 months of appointment. Note 1 & 2

Preferred NICET Certification for Fire Alarm Work.

Completion of DFMS Maintenance and Repair Staff New Hire EHS Orientation Training. Note 2

Note 1 Training and/or testing will be provided by MPS. Employee must obtain the certification within the time allotted.
Note 2 Training modules assigned on the MPS Learning Management System (LMS).

Qualifications

Eligible applicants MUST have the following:

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Certifications and Licensing Requirements:

Valid Journeyman Electrician license Wis. Stat. 101.862 at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Valid State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle operator's license and availability of properly insured personal vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Experience Requirements:

Five (5) years of experience as a journeyman electrician or have completed a Registered Apprenticeship with MPS DFMS. If using the Registered Apprenticeship pathway for experience requirement, a State of Wisconsin Certificate of Apprenticeship completion is required.

One (1) years of experience in operating within a Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (preferably in Asset

WORKS).

Responsibiliti…