Posting number: 26-3486-C1
Department: Exam for Various Departments
Job classification: Building Maintenance Electrician
Posting type: Open
Categories: Trades
Under general supervision, is responsible for performing electrical maintenance in and around City buildings and/or facilities; performs related duties as required.
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Installs electric controls and repairs wiring, switches, and simple appliances;
Installs wall outlets, cleans and repairs light fixtures, and makes adjustments to electric motors, generators, and similar equipment;
Troubleshoots electrical equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, and related testing apparatus;
Reads and interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying currents for independent functions;
Installs and connects motors, appliances, heating equipment, and transformers;
Operates hand and power tools to install, maintain, repair, and replace electrical equipment;
Cleans, oils and maintains motors, brushes, bearings, and switches;
Bends and installs conduit;
Draws and/or modifies wiring diagrams and schematics;
Tests electrical equipment to determine defect, malfunction, or failure;
Uses precautionary work and safety methods when working on or near energized circuits;
Calculates line load so as to determine size of wire required;
Drives to work sites to work on electrical equipment;
Reads and interprets electrical safety standards and policies for federal, state, and local regulatory compliance;
Reads and interprets National Electric Code and other technical manuals;
Installs and removes lamps, ballasts, and batteries;
Installs and removes temporary power circuits for special events;
Installs and removes light fixtures, outlets, and electrical wiring in facilities being remodeled or demolished;
Operates a laptop computer or tablet to access and complete work orders;
Performs upgrades on equipment and wiring.
Completion of the twelfth school grade and four (4) years of industrial or commercial experience installing and repairing electrical systems. Substitution(s): A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade requirement.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required for some positions.
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering oral comprehension, electrical procedures and practices, tools and materials, safety, problem sensitivity, information ordering, and 2019/2021 Microsoft Word and Outlook.
The exam is expected to be administered in September 2026. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be: Fixed Band
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus, Ohio has been called one the the best places to live, work and raise a family. The Mayor, elected officials and employees of the city government work everyday to maintain that high standard of service and quality of life for all Columbus residents, to keep Columbus neighborhoods vibrant, and to support the economic development of the entire Central Ohio region.
The state legislature established Columbus as a city in 1812. The city is a home-rule municipal
corporation operating under the laws of Ohio. The City Charter, its constitution, can only be amended
by a majority of the city’s voters.
The City of Columbus is administered by a Mayor, a seven-member City Council, the City Auditor and
City Attorney. These officials are all elected for four-year terms on an at-large basis. The Mayor and
four Council members are elected in an odd numbered year. Three Council members, the City
Auditor, and the City Attorney are elected in the following odd numbered year. The Charter provides
for appointments and elections of successors to these officials if they should, for any reason, vacate
their office. All are chosen through a non-partisan process.
The Mayor appoints directors for the Departments of Public Safety, Public Service, Public Utilities,
Finance and Management, Development, Building and Zoning Services, Human Resources,
Technology, Equal Business Opportunity and Community Relations. The remaining four city
department directors are appointed by and report to independent commissions. These are the
Recreation and Parks Department Director, the Health Commissioner, the Civil Service Executive
Secretary and the Secretary of the Sinking fund. The City Treasurer and Clerk to the Council are
appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Council.
