Electrician 3, with underfill option (Wilsonville)
Electrician 3, with underfill option (Wilsonville)
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$ 7792 - 9795
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Initial Posting Date:
06/27/2025Application Deadline:
07/07/2025Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$7792 - $9795Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Electrician 3 with underfill option (Wilsonville)Job Description:
Electrician 3 with underfill option (Wilsonville)
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility
Oregon Department of Corrections
Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Electrician 3 may be considered as an underfill in the Electrician 2 classification. An underfill must meet the minimum qualifications for the lower classification and would receive the pay in accordance with the lower classifications salary range until they meet the minimum qualification for the full position. At that time the successful candidate would be moved to the higher classification and salary range.
The salary range for the underfill is: $7051-$8917.
Preference may be given to candidates who can meet the full qualifications.
About the Job Your Role
In this essential role you will be responsible for maintaining the safety reliability and operational readiness of our institutions electrical systems. This position performs skilled journey-level work involving the installation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of a wide variety of electrical equipment and infrastructure. Youll work on systems such as lighting power distribution motors control panels alarms and specialized facility equipment ensuring all electrical services meet security safety and operational standards.
Your day-to-day duties will include diagnosing electrical problems inspecting systems for hazards planning and laying out wiring and conduit installations and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints. You will maintain accurate records of repairs maintenance activities and materials used while assisting with the coordination of electrical projects and preventive maintenance schedules.
In addition to your technical responsibilities you will coordinate instruct and train skilled semiskilled and unskilled Adults in Custody (AICs) in the operation maintenance and repair of physical plant systems equipment and building structures within the correctional institution. You will provide on-the-job guidance to support skill development while ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently. This position also includes responsibility for oversight and review of electrical installations prior to final inspection by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) ensuring compliance with applicable codes and institutional standards.
By combining hands-on technical expertise with mentorship and quality control responsibilities this role plays a critical part in maintaining facility operations and supporting the rehabilitation and workforce readiness of AICs.
This position is represented by American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
A General Supervising Electrical license.
Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form.
Underfill Minimum Qualifications:
A General Journeyman Electrical license.
Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form.
Requested Skills
- Ability to read interpret and work from blueprints wiring diagrams and technical schematics
- Knowledge of and adherence to electrical codes regulations and safety protocols (e.g. NEC OSHA NFPA 70E)
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical system issues using appropriate tools and equipment (multimeters circuit testers etc.)
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced safety-sensitive environment
- Recordkeeping and documentation skills related to maintenance logs inspection records and repair reports
- Ability to provide technical direction or mentorship to other maintenance staff apprentices or contractors
- Experience installing maintaining and repairing lighting systems motors control panels power distribution systems and alarm systems in a commercial or correctional setting
Application Information
- In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
- Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit a skills assessment a writing sample or other assessment as part of the application screening process.
- As part of our selection process we may require additional assessment stages such as written exercises to further evaluate candidates qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions
Work is performed in a prison that houses maximum close medium and minimum-security Adults in Custody (AIC)s. The AICs have the potential for becoming angry hostile abusive and aggressive increasing the risk for employees of physical injury death and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to provide assistance through recall and/or reassignment during AIC unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution.
The work locations vary from new to old building structures there also may be towers walls service tunnels pipe chases electrical chases etc. All locations have multiple floors and tiered inmate housing which require the use of stairs. Walking to get to assigned work station or in the performance of work will be required this may be long distances.
Working conditions in service tunnels and pipe chases may include: poor ventilation high temperatures poor lighting conditions etc. Workers may be exposed to or work in inclement weather conditions which can include rain standing water snow ice etc. Some work may involve walking and working on uneven ground. When working on near or around storm drains and sewer systems the worker may be exposed to contaminants. When working on near or around heat exchangers steam piping and boilers there is a possibility of burns from hot pipes and exposure to boiler chemicals. Work may include frequent lifting and carrying of equipment (light medium and heavy). At times may work alone in small groups or in large groups of both employees and AICs depending upon operational needs. The use of hand tools powered hand tools stationary and portable power equipment painting equipment ladders platforms scaffolding power lifts etc. may be required.
At some locations work may include being near to and possibly working with asbestos and/or lead based paint. Workers will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety programs (Respiratory Protection Asbestos etc.) as dictated by the work and location.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities promote accountability and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety trust and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming inclusive and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff volunteers and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package which includes:
- Family health vision and dental insurance
- Vacation sick leave and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
- And more
About the Process What to Expect
- After the application deadline a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
- Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
- The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
- Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
- Final candidates will have a background check PREA check and reference checks.
- A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
- A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations and welcome to the team!
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity equity inclusion and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance efficiency and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring promoting or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in been convicted of or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility. Please note if you are a veteran you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
Questions
If you have questions about the position selection process or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Reference Number: 182992
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- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
- This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
