Office Assistant 3-DHS-DCR-Tygart Valley Regional Jail & Correctional Facility-Barbour Co.
State of West Virginia
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Electrician-DHS-DCR-Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail-Fayette Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$32,862 - $56,373
per year
Type
Closes
March 11, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an experienced electrician working in a West Virginia state prison, where you'll maintain, repair, and install electrical systems while following safety rules and reporting any hazards.
It's a hands-on role that involves keeping everything running smoothly in a secure environment, including preventive maintenance and occasional help with other tasks.
A good fit would be someone reliable with practical electrical skills who can work independently under general supervision in a high-security setting.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent
- Two years of full-time paid experience in electrical work
- Substitution: Completion of two years of vocational school training in electrical work, or passing the journey level electrician's examination by the State Fire Marshal
- Ability to perform journey-level electrical maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation
- Compliance with safety codes, trade practices, and secure facility protocols
- Completion of preventive maintenance schedules and related reports
- Possible requirement for EPA certification as a refrigerant recycling technician for specific positions
Full Job Description
Minimum Special Hiring Rate: $37,862.00
Under general supervision, performs experienced journey level work maintaining, inspecting, repairing, ordering, and installing electrical components, parts and equipment.
The electrician completes all work in a safe, secure, and timely manner and in compliance with applicable code and trade practices.
Inspects and remain alert for electrical dangers and code violations, which if discovered will be reported to the Buildings and Ground Manger.
Ensures completion of preventive maintenance schedules and ensures all related log and reports are properly completed and submitted.
May perform additional duties as assigned by the Buildings and Ground Manger and/or supervisor. Other duties as needed and assist in security post as needed.
Vacancy 1Fayette, Clay, Nicholas and Kanawha Counties
In accordance with SPB 3088 effective 10/7/23, $5000 will be added to the minimum starting rate of pay for all classifications within a Critical Vacancy Pay Supplemental Facility.
Critical Vacancy Pay Facilities: Huttonsville Correctional Center and Jail, Mount Olive Correctional Complex and Jail, Western Regional Jail and Corrections Facility, Northern Correctional Facility (including Ohio County Correctional Center), Northern Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, Chick Buckbee Juvenile Center, Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center, Potomac Highlands Regional Jail and Correctional Facility, and Eastern Regional Jail and Corrections Facility (including Martinsburg Correctional Center) (SPB 3088).
Employees in this classification shall receive an annual base building pay differential each fiscal year of $250 after completing one year of service.
If an employee is hired into a Critical Vacancy Pay Facility (CVPF) and leaves the facility, the additional pay differential of $5,000 shall be removed from their salary, unless transferring to another CVPF.
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in electrical work.
Substitution: Successful completion of two years vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience OR successful completion of the journey level electrician's examination administered by the State Fire Marshal.
Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Additional Information
Division of Corrections: Probationary period 6 months
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