Lead Electrician

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAD ELECTRICIAN Purpose Statement The purpose of a Lead Electrician is to provide industrial electrician services with specific responsibility to provide training, support, and work direction to assigned staff; install, repair, maintain, and upgrade electrical systems and equipment; ensure compliance with accessibility and health and safety codes; provide information on the proper techniques and use of equipment; ensure completion of projects in accordance with trade standards;

assist other skilled trades; and ensure that tools and materials are available at job site. This job reports to the Maintenance and Grounds Manager.
Essential Functions

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings for existing and proposed electrical systems for the purpose of identifying location of existing electrical systems and determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and/or in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions and complete work orders efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Confers with immediate supervisor and assists with the coordination of day to day activities (e.g., work orders, work direction to other assigned staff, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner and maximizing the efficiency of the workforce.
• Coordinates with supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and replacement needs.
• Informs supervisor and staff 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 health and safety regulations.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, and replaces electrical system components (e.g., lighting, alarms, electrical panels, switches, circuits, scoreboards, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities.
• Maintains a variety of files and records (e.g., sketches, plans, specifications, inventory, work orders, labor/material estimates, equipment repair manuals, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up to date reference and audit trail.
• Maintains tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supply and materials for the purpose of ensuring availability of items required to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Monitors and inspects the work of assigned staff and outside contractors for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactorily completed within district specifications and identifying preventive maintenance requirements.
• Monitors buildings and facilities for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs, and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Prepares written materials, reports, and documentation related to assigned activities and personnel (e.g., estimates, actual costs, work order status, time sheets, procurements of equipment, repair status, activity logs, work orders, scheduling, purchase orders, multiple bids, records of time and materials, specifications, drawings, and schematics, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Provides work direction to staff as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactorily completed and within district specifications.
• Repairs electrical components and/or systems (e.g., motors, circuits, transformers, generators, compressors, switches, intercom systems, cafeteria kitchen…