Electrician

Department or Location: Maintenance and Facilities Department

Position Type Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title Electrician

FLSA Status Exempt

Reports To Assistant Director of Certified Trades

Days Worked 235 Days (12 months)

Job Qualifications Education : High School graduate or equivalent.?A two-year degree from an accredited trade school is preferred with the approved courses.

Certification or Licensure: Electrician’s License is preferred. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Skills: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical controls and repair them. Ability to read blueprints and schematics. Leadership ability to direct a skilled worker or helper. Knowledge of different electrical testing equipment and tools and know how to use them. Extensive understanding of electrical systems and how they work. Must understand how to interpret the results of the test equipment.

Work Experience: Minimum six years of on-the-job experience with specialized equipment such as fusion splicers, and OTDR test equipment and have knowledge of their operation.

Primary Duty This position is responsible for maintaining all electrical devices; some new construction; and the installation of new equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and report status to the electrical foreman.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems at all levels.
• Make repairs as required to the NEC (National Electric Code).
• Repair and maintain equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Work Environment / Physical Demands The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.