Electrician II - 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m

Electrician II

To rebuild, repair, maintain and install all electrical service and distribution equipment, maintain electric motors for batteries, tools, including equipment and branch circuits in accordance with NEC (National Electric Code) or any other work in accordance.

Additional duties may be assigned. Assists in providing general maintenance duties as may be requested by the supervisor. Repairs and replaces motors for boiler pumps, air compressors, well pumps, sump pumps, exhaust fans, electric hammers, wood and metal lathes, drills, purge pans, and others. Assists in maintaining preventive maintenance records. Related electrical shop work interfacing with refrigeration, electronics, heating/air conditioning mechanics.

May work on site as needed for particular equipment maintenance. Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Maintains time, materials and records of jobs. Maintains and replaces all distribution and branch circuits throughout Kanawha County Schools. Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor. Maintains regular attendance. Maintains a neat and orderly work area. Complies with KCS Policies. Completes necessary training and in-service as required by KCS.

Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Attends in-services and workshops as directed. Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment. Maintains confidentiality. Continuously improves processes.

High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code 18A-2-5;
Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c;
Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code 18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code 18-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Training through an approved apprenticeship program or comparable experience/training, plus two years' experience as a journeyman electrician. Ability to use various electrical testing and calibrating equipment. Demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and/or training in related field. Possess and maintains a valid West Virginia driver's license.

Ability to write reports and complete work orders consistently with the duties of this position. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and general public. Ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.

Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, business contacts and contractors from outside the county. Ability to work on ladders and assemble scaffolds. Ability to operate and maintain motorized lifts. Ability to work proficiently with computer programs dealing with electrical systems. Ability to obtain food workers' permit. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to read and work from plans, drawings, and blueprints as appropriate to trade. Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks. Ability to perform duties in full compliance with the county requirements and the Board of Education policies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb ladders, stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use complex repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.

The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact well with the public and staff members.

The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walking freezers, and concrete floors or pads.