Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Job Summary

The Technician – Electrical installs, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and upgrades electrical systems and equipment. This consist of high voltage and low voltage circuitry, systems and equipment. Voltage can range from 24 volt – 480 volt. Ensuring the completion of task in a safe, timely manner, according to code, regulations and specifications. Adhere to HCS core values.

• Participates in “On Call” duty and respond to after hours calls per the rotational schedule.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates with assistant manager and/or other trades for the purpose of completing jobs and work orders efficiently.
• Installs or replaces light bulbs, ballasts, switches, plugs, breakers; runs new circuits (power distribution) as necessary.
• Repair and or replacement of fire alarm system/equipment.
• Ability to make electrical elevator repairs.
• Reads electrical plans and performs take-off of materials and equipment.
• Lays out new jobs and makes plan for rewiring old installations.
• Identifies types of conduit and bends, runs and installs in proper manner.
• Checks and installs proper candle power of lighting in instructional rooms and other needed areas.
• Repairs, replaces, and maintains receptacle circuits and devices; installs new receptacle circuits when additional power is required. Working with various ranges of electricity.
• Installs necessary components (conduit, outlets, breakers, panels, etc.) for upgrades, new machinery and equipment.
• Installs and repairs lighting in building and exterior of building, such as athletic field lights, auditorium lights, and parking lot lights.
• Ability to work at heights of 40 feet+. Ability to operate and work out of personnel lifts and bucket truck.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspection of equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing and cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop and work areas.
• Installs control systems for lights, motors, and equipment.
• Works with low and high voltage systems.
• Maintains, services, and tests generators and transfer switches.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance as needed for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of electrical systems.
• Process all labor and materials into School Dude for the purpose of documenting activities and communicating information.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
• Operates hand and power equipment such as voltmeters, meg meter, power location equipment, personnel lifts, fork truck, backhoe and trenching machines.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Support Personnel.

• Completion of high school diploma required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum three years’ of experience as an Electrician required.
• Commercial/Industrial Electrical Certification or Electrical License preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Knowledge of standard wire sizes by types and uses.
• Knowledge of electrical code and how to read codes from books, internet, plans, etc.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, both oral and written, for prescribed job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of how to properly perform manual…