Electrician I

Electrician I

Salary Grade 68 plus supplement

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Reports To:

Director of Maintenance

Supervises:
None

Work Week

Schedule:

Monday – Friday or as scheduled; must be available on-call

Work Hours:

40

Number of Months Per Year: 12

Position

Purpose:

The Electrician II performs skilled electrical work and provides leadership in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, public address systems, fire alarm systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls, water/sewer controls, clocks, and generator systems. Work involves repairing, installing, inspecting, and maintaining the electrical, communication, and related systems in school facilities. Work also involves reviewing the work of semi-skilled electricians to maintain system adherence to all related codes and regulations.

Work assignments are performed in accordance with accepted practices, and the Electrician II is expected to resolve most problems independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures
• Considerable knowledge of approved electrical methods, practices, code requirements, and safety standards
• General knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of electrical wiring systems and controls in school system buildings and facilities
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of electrical work
• General working knowledge of the department's work order system and the document flow associated with that system
• Some knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform electrical installation and repair tasks
• Skill in identifying the origin of electrical problems
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, public address systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls, clocks, generator systems, water and sewer control systems
• Ability to estimate person power and material requirements for individual projects
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships necessitated by work assignments
• Must have considerable knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to the work order procedures, credit card procedures, and other department procedures developed and implemented

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Degree supplemented by vocational training in the electrical field
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical maintenance
• Must have general knowledge of all department operating procedures to include but not limited to work order procedures, credit card procedures, International Standard Organization (ISO) procedures, and other departmental procedures developed and implemented
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

Certification and License Requirements

• Must possess a valid NC. Electrical Contracting License
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in the electrical field
• Supervisory experience working with those less skilled in the electrical field

Essential Duties and Responsibilities