Electrician ; Maintenance

Job Description

Martin County Schools currently has an opening for an Electrician I. (

Start Date:

As soon as possible.) See the job description below for more information.

* This is a reposted position. Those who applied previously do not need to reapply to be considered.

DEPARTMENT :
Maintenance

GRADE : 59

FLSA :
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Maintenance Director

SUPERVISES:
None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 12 months

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduation from high school or equivalency
• Sufficient experience in performing a variety of tasks associated with electrical work or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Valid North Carolina Driver License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• General knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• General 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.
• Some skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform electrical installation and repair tasks.
• Ability to maintain and make minor repairs on electrical systems.

NATURE OF WORK :
Employee performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, installation and repair of electrical systems, public address systems, fire alarm systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls, water/sewer controls, clocks, and generator systems. 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 superiors. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with school officials and various department heads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The teacher assistant is required to follow all board policies and procedures and to comply with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).

• Performs minor repairs to electrical systems and equipment.
• Assists in the installation of fixtures, outlets, and switches, and in making wire connections.
• Assists in the cutting, threading, and bending of conduit and pulling of wire through conduit.
• Assists in the replacement of defective wiring.
• Assists in troubleshooting and replacing faulty electrical components.
• Performs repair tasks on a variety of electrical system including fuses, breakers, panels, branch circuits, light switches, receptacles, exhaust hood fans, motors and all other electrical system equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled electrical work.
• Helps install, maintain, and repair public address systems, fire alarm systems, clocks, well pump systems, sewer systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls and generator systems.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS :

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Electrician I job classification within Martin County Schools. Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including core drills, cherry pickers, scaffolds, electrical tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces.

Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication:
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.

Language Ability:
Requires the ability to read work orders, logs, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, etc. Requires the ability to prepare activity logs and reports according to prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,…