Commercial service and new construction Residential new work, very little service Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.45 - $28.41 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Compensation Package: • Overtime pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: • Elizabeth City, NC 27909 (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Description: This position is for an full time electrical top helper. Candidates for this position must have some prior electrical experience in a commercial job setting. • Must have a competent understanding of hand tools and conduit installation/bending. • Must have a working knowledge of electrical systems, materials and methods. • Must have a good attitude, work ethic, and willingness to work with others. • Must have a valid NC Drivers License. Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Health savings account • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Requirements: • Minimum 2 years electrical experience • Ability to commute/relocate to Elizabeth City, NC • Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) • Dependable and able to report to work on time; as instructed • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds • Valid Driver's license • Must pass a criminal background check • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen • High school Diploma or GED preferred Schedule: • 10 hour shift • 8 hour shift • Holidays • Monday to Friday • On call • Weekends as needed
See More Details >>This position is eligible for a $7,000 sign on bonus! "To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act" This position is located at Pasquotank Correctional Institution. This is journey level work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Applicants for this position should be skilled in working in the maintenance and repair of facilities involving multiple, complex and/or highly skilled trade specialties. Employees function at the journey level in Mechanical Maintenance, Electrical and Plumbing. Must be skilled in the use and care of electrical tools. Must be able to locate and correct defects in electrical systems and equipment. Must be able to read and work from blueprints and sketches. Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions. In addition, they perform a variety of tasks at or near the journey level during a substantial portion of the normal work schedule in other trade areas, at least one of which is significantly different from their primary trade. Employees work independently in performing assigned tasks but refer very technical or unusual working problems to a supervisor for consideration. Work will include the supervision of inmate workers engaged in semiskilled, unskilled or of skilled maintenance assignments. Work is evaluated on the basis of compliance with work orders and success in keeping equipment in proper working condition. Work assignments are received from a supervisor and are performed independently and in accordance with accepted trade practices. Employees may perform other duties as required. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. "As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state's pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range(s) will be $39,671 - $69,426." Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply. Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC09.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. This is a REPOST - Previous applicants DO NOT need to reapply in order be considered!  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Applicationand/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).  Note:  To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: • Documented working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building electronic systems. • Documented ability to diagnose and to prescribe and perform repair procedures of electronic equipment. • Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and/or methods of the electrical trade. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience". If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both.  See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.  High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission. Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.  This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision.  Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation and Reentry.   The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close.  The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.  The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.  It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. • Applicants with a possibly related Human Service degree such as Divinity, Education, Health Education, Religion, Political Science, Social Science, Special Education, Therapeutic Education, or similar subjects must attach a copy of college transcript for evaluation. • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. • If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification. • The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."  Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. • Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back").  This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. • If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.  If there are questions about the posting, please contact Crystal Miller 252-214-6906.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Elizabeth City, NC typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with a growing demand in North Carolina, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Elizabeth City earn an average of $540 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $10,000 annually. Local trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
