Electrician

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General

Date Posted: 2/18/2025

Location:

Facilities Operations Center

Electrician

Teamsters Local 429

Director of Facilities and/or their designee

Variable Hours

Performs journeyman level installation, service and repair to various systems including, but not limited to, electrical distribution, emergency lighting, telephone, street/parking lot lighting, HVAC, security, fire alarms and intercoms.

$27.69 per hour

• Installs, alters, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and equipment, both high and low voltage.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to insure compliance with codes.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
• Installs conduit and pull wires/cables.
• Provides preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices.
• Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on job specifications and codes.
• Purchases parts and equipment, recommends annual supply requirements.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus satisfactory completion of an approved 4‑year electrical apprenticeship. (Demonstrated aptitude or competence for performing work outlined under essential functions.)

City of Reading Journeyman’s License. Valid Pennsylvania Operator’s License.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams and technical and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate scope of work and plans of actions to management, building administrators, custodians, and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to complete work order forms, time sheets, and other departmental forms.
• Ability to prepare sketches, drawings and plans.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and other construction related documents.
• Ability to plan, measure and layout jobs.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to compute areas, circumference, length, width, depth and volume.
• Ability to calculate percentages, discounts and total costs.

• Ability to collect/compile information to determine appropriate course of action.
• Ability to adapt to unforeseen field conditions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.

• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable codes.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate district vehicles.
• Ability to remain current on new procedures, materials, equipment and techniques.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop,…