Maintenance - Electrician

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Downingtown, PA
• Date Available:
  
  11/09/2026
• Closing Date: 11/06/2026

Position: Full-time Maintenance - Electrician
Location: Various buildings within the district
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour (may vary based on experience)
Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: November 9, 2026

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment.

If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team -

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

To perform the installation, maintenance, service, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school diploma, certificate, or equivalent, plus two years' experience in a position-related field
• Maintain certifications and licenses necessary for the completion of job-related skill
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local building codes to ensure all work meets the requirements of the codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, circuit diagrams, schematics, and operation and maintenance manuals
• Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits and equipment in order to make repairs, modify, troubleshoot and maintain the systems and their component parts
• Ability to select proper wire, gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads. Ability to balance loads over three (3) phases
• Skilled in cutting, threading, bending, and installing rigid steel conduit systems and other race-way systems
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g. hammer, shovel, and screwdriver), power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer), snow plows, and any trade specific tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties
• Sufficient mathematic skills, sight and dexterity to properly perform job and related maintenance tasks
• Knowledge of safety regulations, proper methods for using position-assigned tools and equipment, and procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

• Works independently and with others to accomplish assignments and work orders
• Performs general maintenance tasks and provides customer service in regard to school operations
• Performs electrical, ventilating repairs, and equipment maintenance
• Performs general snow removal, and salting (de-icing)
• Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of tools, equipment, ladders, cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions, and weather conditions. (Some duties may require protective clothing and equipment)
• Completes general maintenance tasks under the direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for buildings and grounds activities and facilities use