Electrician

Electrician

Richmond City Public Schools Facilities - Richmond, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5734374

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Electrician

Terms of Employment: Grade 113.3 (12 Month Contract 260 Days)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: Facility Services

Immediate Supervisor: Foreperson, Electrical

General Description: The Electrician performs skilled electrical work, including installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical controls, wiring, and lighting systems, and inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment, including wiring, panel boards, switch gear, breakers, lighting systems (fluorescent and general), motors, generators, VFDs, receptacles, and control devices.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues involving lighting, controls, ventilation hoods, parking lot systems, and related components.
• Installs, wires, repairs, tests, and calibrates commercial and residential kitchen equipment, as well as hot water heaters and electric boilers.
• Performs wiring installations including conduit, piping, switches, receptacles, and fixtures; connects power equipment; and installs control and distribution apparatus such as relays and circuit breaker panels.
• Tests electrical circuits and systems using appropriate instruments and replaces components such as ballasts as needed.
• Assists other trades in diagnosing and repairing HVAC systems, chillers, water heaters, drinking fountains, fire alarms, and fire pumps.
• Uses hand and power tools to measure, cut, bend, thread, install, and assemble electrical components and conduit.
• Maintains required records and files; prepares and works from blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Follows all required safety precautions in the performance of electrical work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years at journeyman status as an electrician preferred.

• Requires a current electrician’s (Journeyman) license and a valid Virginia driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

• Preferred knowledge in using computer or tablet-type equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the trade is required.
• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices of electrical work, electrical codes, policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and required safety precautions.
• Skilled in the use of tools, equipment, and machinery required in electrical work sites.
• Ability to interpret and work from instructions, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and school/department administration and staff.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs. frequently and 50-100 lbs. occasionally for short distances or with the aid of load‑bearing equipment.
• Ability to perform all required tasks of lifting, stooping, bending, and carrying electrical equipment and materials to and from work sites.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and materials. Work requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching in various positions to access electrical systems and equipment. The employee frequently uses their hands to handle, grasp, and manipulate tools, wiring, and materials;

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