Electrician

Santa Barbara Unified School District

Classified Job Description

Title: Electrician

Salary Schedule Range: 49

Starting pay rate (based on experience)
$36.64 - $39.89

Purpose of Position: To perform a variety of skilled journey-level work required to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems

Reports To: Facilities Supervisor

Employment Status: Full-time (FLSA Non-exempt)

Location: Maintenance & Operations

Essential Functions:

Install, troubleshoot and repair motors, bell, clock and lighting circuits, electrical control equipment, transformers, conduit and duct systems, fixtures and ballasts, and other types of electrical and power systems or equipment.

Check circuits and perform electrical repair of refrigeration, heating and ventilating equipment.

Install computer cable, telephone and intercom wire, jacks, data ports, or surveillance equipment.

Work from plans, sketches, blueprints, work orders or other instructions; interpret electrical plans and specifications; check for compliance with codes.

Estimate cost of labor and materials for projects or work orders; requisition parts or supplies as needed.

Clean, test, troubleshoot and repair high voltage equipment as necessary.

Drive a vehicle to and from work sites, suppliers and contractors.

Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Other Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Indoor and outdoor work environments; working at heights and below ground; working around and with machinery having moving parts; working with electrical power supplies and high voltage. Working around students.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to dismantle and repair electrical systems or components, and to operate hand and power tools; bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, or reaching above the head to store or retrieve materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform skilled work; climbing stairs or ladders, using lifts; lifting and carrying equipment or materials.

Driving a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled electrician work; working knowledge of safety practices, building codes, and National Electric Codes.

Knowledge of single and poly-phase motors, kitchen and refrigeration equipment.

Ability to operate power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, sketches, manuals, or work orders.

Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Ability to work safely and productively around students.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with District staff, co-workers, architects, civil engineers and other professionals when needed; work independently with limited direct supervision.

Ability to maintain simple and concise records and prepare accurate reports.

Ability to operate a computer and proprietary or mass market software such as MS Office and Google Suite.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from high school and four (4) years of increasingly responsible journey-level electrical experience.

Additional Requirements:

Valid California Class C driver’s license.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963-4338, ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); [email protected].

Title IX Coordinator — the principal at each school site serves as that site's Title IX Coordinator; Title II/ADA Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator — Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, (805) 963-4338 ext. 6278 or 6208, [email protected]