Facilities Electrician

About the role

The Lead Facilities Electrician is a hands-on, journeyman-level role responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and improvement of facility electrical systems and equipment across warehouse, manufacturing, office, and outdoor environments. This role performs electrical work directly while leading technicians assigned to electrical maintenance tasks and facility projects. The position plans and prioritizes daily work, provides technical direction, verifies work quality and safety, coordinates with Facilities leadership and contractors, and supports reliable facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and modifications on facility systems and equipment.
• Lead technicians in completing work orders, preventive maintenance, repairs, projects, and emergency response activities.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily work to ensure safe, accurate, and timely completion.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair electrical components, including wiring, lighting, panels, motors, transformers, controls, VFDs, conveyors, and related assets.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, complete repairs, and recommend actions to reduce downtime.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance through inspections, documentation, and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, company safety policies, and procedures.
• Cover coordination with contractors and vendors on assigned electrical work, service calls, projects, and repairs.
• Maintain tools, parts, equipment, and inventory; identify material needs for planned and emergency work.
• Complete CMMS work orders, reports, documentation, and equipment history updates.
• Train and coach technicians on troubleshooting, safety, equipment operation, and procedures.
• Provide input on projects, cost control, parts selection, and continuous improvement.
• Support emergency response, overtime, weekends, and after-hours call-outs as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A technical school certification or associate degree in electrical technology is preferred.
• A valid electrician license or journeyman/master electrician certification as required by state/local regulations is preferred.
• At least 5 years of industrial/commercial electrical experience and 2 years of supervisory experience are preferred.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and related building systems is required.
• Experience supporting warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, critical operations, or other 24/7 environments is preferred.
• A strong understanding of electrical systems, controls, and safety standards is required.
• The ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints is required.
• Proficiency with building and maintenance management systems is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, PPE, and general maintenance safety practices
• Strong vendor-management, problem-solving, documentation, and follow-through skills
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Leadership and team management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organization
• Budget and inventory management

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders or stairs, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in mechanical rooms, roof areas, confined spaces, and other facility areas as required.
• Work performed across manufacturing, warehouse, office, mechanical, electrical, outdoor, and rooftop environments.
• Exposure to energized electrical systems, industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, noise, dust, temperature variation, and weather conditions may occur.
• Work may require use of PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, fall protection, and arc flash-rated clothing when applicable.
• Work near energized equipment must follow NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and established company safety procedures.
• May require overtime, weekends, or on-call availability to support equipment downtime, emergencies, projects, and 24/7 operations.
• Occasional travel between buildings on campus or off-site facilities may be required.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, or emergency call-outs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders or stairs, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in mechanical rooms, roof areas, confined spaces, and other facility areas as required.
• Work performed across manufacturing, warehouse, office, mechanical, electrical, outdoor, and rooftop environments.
• Exposure to energized electrical systems, industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, noise, dust, temperature variation, and weather conditions may occur.
• Work may require use of PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, fall protection, and arc flash-rated clothing when applicable.
• Work near energized equipment must follow NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and established company safety procedures.
• May require overtime, weekends, or on-call availability to support equipment downtime, emergencies, projects, and 24/7 operations.
• Occasional travel between buildings on campus or off-site facilities may be required.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, or emergency call-outs.