Electrician - Journeyman

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in maintenance, repair, and construction of lighting, power and control electrical systems in a responsible and accurate manner.

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Satisfactory completion of the Broward County School District's Electrician Apprenticeship Program.

Or

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Six (6) years of recent employed professionally paid electrical work experience. Possession of current valid Broward County or State of Florida certification as an electrician, or if not certified at the time of application, must pass Florida State Certification Exam prior to being placed on permanent status.

And

• Possess the ability to effect construction and repairs from drawings or sketches; estimate materials, supplies, and labor costs.
• Must have the ability to use all power and hand tools associated with the trade and perform all tasks with little or no supervision or assistance.
• Must have thorough knowledge of electricity and associated circuits and be able to determine the proper material for each job.
• Knowledge of standard electrical code requirements.
• Must possess a current certificate of competence.
• Ability to work effectively from ladders and scaffolding with due regard to safety for self and others.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to work well with others.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs/complete tasks without assistance.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and, if essential to perform certain duties of the position, a proper Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with endorsement is required.
• Willing to answer emergency calls at all hours, including off hours.
• This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.