Electrician

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Electrician

Date Posted: 4/8/2026

Location:

District Wide

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

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Job Title: Electrician

Qualifications Profile (Licensure): Preferred valid electrician license (journeyman level) and Driver's license

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Location: District-wide

Position

Start Date:

May 15, 2026

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Calendar Length: 260 Days

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate: Starting rate $26.47/hour or higher, based on experience

Benefits: Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

The Electrician reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, lighting, and power equipment within school facilities to ensure a safe, compliant, and functional learning environment.

• Troubleshooting circuit issues, repairing electrical machinery, reading technical electrical diagrams, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and codes.
• Replacing interior and exterior light fixtures, outlets, etc.
• Installing new outlets, light fixtures, power lines and panels using electrical power previously brought into the institution by the power company.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor of Maintenance.

• District Snow Plowing
• Assistance with District maintenance work orders as needed.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, low voltage controls, and safety practices (OSHA).
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics, and use a variety of specialized tools and measuring devices common to the trade, including hot line equipment, voltmeter/multimeter, and circuit tracer.
• Must work independently and very carefully in order to protect equipment and avoid mishandling because of dangerous electrical current involved.
• Knowledge of, and ability to handle, high voltage electricity.
• Basic troubleshooting skills of electrical circuits.
• Knowledge and ability of basic conduit bending.
• Journeyman Level certification preferred.

• Previous experience in commercial or institutional electrical maintenance.
• Previous experience working in a school maintenance or educational facility.
• Previous experience working with minor or major electrical tasks.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time: Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds: Occasional

Ability to lift 25 pounds: Occasional

Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds: Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations: Occasional

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter: Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels: Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation: Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment: Occasional

Ability to reach in all directions: Very Frequent

Climbing: Often

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.