Electrician I

Wayne County Public Schools Job Specifications Class: Classified

Dept: Maintenance

Title: Electrician I

QUALIFICATIONS: High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems is desired.

REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs. Must have a current, valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

REPORTS TO: Electrical Department Crew Leader

JOB GOAL: Employee will perform several duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work includes the independent performance of less technical tasks of the electrical trade for which detailed instructions are available. As experience is gained, more technical tasks are performed under supervision. Simple problems are resolved by the employee, with more complex problems referred to the supervisor. Errors could result in loss of life and/or extensive damage to property. Work is reviewed to determine that assigned tasks are completed satisfactorily. This employee receives direct supervision.

Illustrative Example Of Work

• Installs fixtures, outlets, and switches, and makes wire connections.
• Cuts, threads, and bends conduit and pulls wire through conduit.
• Replaces defective wiring and makes connections to electrical installations being renovated.
• Replaces faulty electrical components.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance, and repair.
• Some knowledge of the practices and methods of the electrical trade.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Ability to understand and work from simple pencil drawings.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

Terms of Employment: 12-month work year/At Will Employee/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 61 ($34,885.80 to $50,197.80)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.