Electrician III

Pay Grade: Actual salary based on experience
Work Days: 260

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and building electrical system components; work includes the installation, replacement, inspection, testing, cleaning, preventive maintenance and repair of new and existing equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman or Master Electrical license (Plano, Richardson, Allen and Dallas)
• Required to obtain journeyman's license within 12 months of hire date
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Commercial Driver's License (preferred)
• Driving record that is insurable with Plano ISD's insurance carrier

• Ability to communicate well and interact with all people in a courteous and positive manner
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications
• Ability to read and understand the English language, in order to interpret electrical instructions
• Leadership qualities to be a positive role model in the department
• Ability to model safe working habits for employees

Experience: Five years of experience in the electrical field which includes experience with public address and master clock systems.

• Analyze each job assignment and consult with the Cluster Supervisor to ensure materials are available
• Generate work orders and establish a record for reference showing a history of labor and material used
• Maintain and repair main electrical distribution switch gear when necessary
• Repair complete electrical control systems
• Install electrical service from the electrical main, including installation of all conduits and wiring necessary to complete the required task
• Install and maintain fluorescent, incandescent, HID, LED and emergency lighting
• Respond to emergency after-hours electrical repairs when on call on a rotated on call basis when necessary
• Drive Plano ISD vehicles to inspect worksites and transport wire/equipment to job sites
• Follow safety rules and procedures, and assume the responsibility to ensure safety rules are being followed by electrical technicians
• Maintain interior and exterior of company vehicle in a clean manner
• Check the mechanical functions of vehicles on a regular basis and report any irregularities to Transportation/Motor Pool
• Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor

• Test and mechanical equipment used in preventive maintenance and construction. Examples:
  Trencher, testers, meters, wire puller, conduit benders, wire measuring meters, meggers, etc. Plano ISD vehicles (van, pick-up, bucket truck, etc.). Operates Plano ISD vehicles (van, pickup, bucket truck, etc.)

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent lifting and carrying, 15-50 pounds; frequent twisting, reaching above shoulder, bending, climbing and kneeling; manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion; periodically exposed to live high voltage and currents; may work under conditions of inclement weather (rain, ice, snow, cold and extreme heat, etc.); frequently exposed to live high voltage and currents; required to work on ladders.

Must work around students of all ages in a professional, safe manner.