Skilled Tradesman, Electrician

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in buildings, including wiring, fixtures, and equipment, by reading blueprints, diagnosing issues, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes, all while prioritizing safety standards to provide proper electrical functionality in various structures.

• Performing routine inspections and repairs on existing electrical systems to prevent malfunctions.

• Replacing damaged wiring, fixtures, or components as needed.

• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Rate of Pay $19.76 per hour

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and safety precautions as they relate to Electrical skilled trades.

• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials, and tools of Electrical skilled trades.

• Knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to Electrical skilled trades.

• Ability to provide mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material estimates for one or more of the skilled trades.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, schematics, building plans, and/or work drawings.

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to maintain inventory on needed parts and tools for one or more of the skilled trades.

• Understanding of electrical theory, circuits, and wiring methods.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to work during different weather climates; to include hot/cold weather, rain, etc. Must possess mobility to work in and around District buildings and facilities, to operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus completion of required education or training along with the required license or certification in ELECTRICIAN.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS , Must be licensed as Journeyman Electrician in accordance with ACA 17-28-304.

Additional requirements determined by the institution for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.