Electrician

Job Summary

Preventive Maintenance Electrician – Waco Independent School District

Position Type: Auxiliary/Electrician (Non-Exempt/At-Will)

Date Posted: 10/28/2025

Location: Maintenance Department, Facilities, Waco Independent School District

Reports To: Preventive Maintenance Lead

Pay Grade/Days: 308/240

Abilitlty to conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, recommending basic repairs, overseeing contractors for professional repairs, and maintaining a safe condition and operation of all electrical fixtures and systems in district facilities. Provide maintenance service for electrical trades.

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid Texas driver's license (Class
  
  C)
• Eligibility to drive based on Texas DPS School Transportation Guidelines

• Knowledge of electrical circuits and wiring and operating principles for motors
• Knowledge of local electrical codes
• Ability to read blueprints, schematic layouts, and written reference material
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
• Ability to use hand and power tools

• Four (4) years of experience in electrical field

• Inspect new and repaired wiring, electrical fixtures, power equipment, and components of machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Perform preventive maintenance on distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, circuit‑breaker panels, etc.
• Identify repairs needed on power supply wiring, cables, conduit, and electrical apparatus for machines and equipment in new and existing facilities following diagrams, schematics, or blueprints.
• Diagnose and resolve problems in electrical circuits, systems and equipment using testing instruments and equipment.
• Inspect projects upon completion to ensure they meet district standards, ensuring areas are clean and secured.
• Inspect or recommend replacement of electrical appliances, including commercial ovens, ranges, steam tables, washers, dryers, etc.
• Assist on special projects as identified by the Facilities Department.
• Assist with maintenance of building communication/electronic systems.
• Select material and hardware and make time and material estimates.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed, including after‑hours calls.
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested by administration.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques for job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.

Multimeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, testing equipment; soldering iron; wire puller; pipe benders and threaders; hand and power tools (saw, drills, etc.); trencher, jackhammer; concrete saw; ladder; light truck or van.

Tobacco Free, Gun Free, Drug Free.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Typical school atmosphere with frequent interruptions. Strenuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling; must be physically fit and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Work indoors and outdoors, in extreme temperatures, inclement weather, exposure to chemicals, dust, and uneven walking surfaces. Frequent district‑wide travel.

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.

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