Limited Maintenance Electrician
Limited Maintenance Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in industrial and commercial settings. They work on motors, control equipment, lighting and power distribution to ensure facilities operate safely and efficiently. RCC’s Limited Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Program provides hands-on training and classroom instruction to prepare apprentices for careers maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems within manufacturing plants, institutions and large buildings without performing full-scale installations.
Program Overview
The LME Apprenticeship Program takes approximately 2 years to complete and combines more than 4,000 hours of on-the-job training with 288 hours of classroom instruction. The program prepares apprentices to take the state licensing exam and offers multiple educational and professional opportunities, including:
- Earning an RCC Certificate of Completion upon finishing the apprenticeship.
- Receiving a journeyman card issued by the State of Oregon.
- Obtaining a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license after passing the state licensing exam.
- Option to pursue an associate degree in a related technical field.
Career & Salary Outlook
- Mechanical Electrician
Installs and services electrical components in mechanical systems and equipment. - Journeyman Mechanical Electrician
Licensed professional who performs advanced electrical work in mechanical systems and supervises apprentices. - Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Maintains and repairs electrical systems in mechanical and production machinery. - Building Systems Electrician
Works on integrated mechanical and electrical systems in large facilities and commercial buildings.
Pay increases significantly after certification. Experienced Limited Maintenance Electricians (LMEs) can earn $60,000-$90,000+ per year, depending on the industry, location and level of responsibility.
Application Process
The Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) Apprenticeship accepts applications year-round. All applicants are ranked to determine selection order. Preference is given in the following order:
- Applicants already employed with a training agent.
- Applicants with related experience or training.
- General applicants with no related background.
Tip: To increase your chances of entering the program, we highly encourage applicants to secure employment with one of our training agents — even in an entry-level role. Find approved training agents by going to Oregon BOLI Apprenticeship and searching for program MA #5005.
To apply, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED®.
- Successful completion of one year of high school algebra or an equivalent post-high school algebra course(s) with a grade of C or better.
- Provide documents showing you meet these requirements.
Location:
RCC Table Rock Campus
A Building, Room 159
7800 Pacific Ave.
White City, OR 97503
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed 12 - 1 p.m. for lunch)
Estimated Program Costs
| Limited Maintenance Electrician Tuition & Fees (based on In-State Fall 25/26 tuition & fee schedule) | Costs |
|---|---|
| 1st Year Tuition ($210/term X 3 terms) | $630.00 |
| 2nd Year Tuition ($210/term X 3 terms) | $630.00 |
| Universal Fee ($96/term X 6 terms) | $576.00 |
| License Exam | $100.00 |
| Total | $1,936.00 |
| Books & Course Materials (estimate based on RCC Bookstore and Syllabi) | |
| 1st Year Textbooks | $620.98 |
| 2nd Year Textbooks | $74.59 |
| Course Materials (used all 4 years) | $22.00 |
| Total | $717.57 |
