Master Electrician

About the Role

This position serves as a Master Electrician within the State of Delaware's Executive Branch, specifically supporting the Division of Facilities Management. The role is critical for ensuring the safety and operational continuity of state facilities across the state. Incumbents are responsible for advanced electrical work, including the installation, repair, and maintenance of complex electrical equipment and systems. The position requires the authority to certify installations according to national standards, ensuring all work meets rigorous safety and regulatory requirements.

Hiring Process & Conditions of Hire

The selection process evaluates applicants based on their education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements. Candidates must provide complete and accurate information on their application and supplemental questionnaire, including specific dates of employment, job titles, and detailed summaries of course content for education and training. All narrative information provided must be supported by the data submitted on the application.

Upon submission, all future correspondence will be sent via email; applicants are responsible for keeping their contact information current and can view correspondence in the "My Applications" tab on StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Conditions of Hire:

• Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State participates in the Federal E-Verify system.
• Drug Testing: A pre-employment drug test is required upon a conditional offer.
• Physical Evaluation: Candidates must pass a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess strength and agility.
• Background Check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to cover the cost of this check.

Application Deadline: This posting may be closed on or before September 15, 2026, upon filling the vacant position(s).

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or visiting delawarerelay.com. For additional applicant services support, call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADACConcerns@delaware.gov.

Collective Bargaining

This position is organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) elected by employees for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.