Electrician - Low Voltage

Electrician Low Voltage (0386A)

Perform the maintenance and preventative maintenance of all electronic "low voltage" equipment, fire alarms, sprinkler system alarms, intrusion alarms, sound systems, public address, bell/clock systems, and all components of these systems in the District, in order to minimize interruption of the education process.

Education/Certification:

• Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier
• High School Diploma or GED
• State of Texas Fire Alarm License

Preferred Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years previous experience installing and maintaining commercial fire alarms, fire sprinkler systems, intrusion alarms, and/or sound/PA systems.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Demonstrate acceptable work habits including regular attendance, teamwork, initiative, dependability and promptness.
2. Install, maintain, and inspect all electronic Fire Alarm Systems.
3. Install and repair of electronic components.
4. Install or replace power supply units.
5. Install or repair of intrusion alarms.
6. Install or repair of sound systems/public address and bell/clock systems.
7. Pulling wire and cable to support all of these systems.
8. Support the Electrical Department in all areas as needed.
9. Provide support in areas of Maintenance/Technology joint responsibility.
10. Respond to "after hours/weekends" alarms on an as needed basis.
11. Basic knowledge of computer operations as related to systems programming.
12. Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

Equipment Used:

• Multi meters
• Fork lifts
• Power fools
• Hand tools
• Pipe wrenches
• Saws, dills/motors
• Scaffolds/ladders
• Man lifts, boom Lifts, & scissor lifts
• Heavy equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel
• Ability to meet deadlines and alter work priorities

Physical Demands:

• Frequent driving of vehicles
• Continuous working with machinery
• Continuous climbing of ladders and stairs
• Continuous walking
• Limited sitting
• Continuous pulling, lifting carrying and dragging
• Continuous squatting
• Frequent working at heights
• Frequent stooping
• Frequent crawling
• Frequent bending

Sensory Requirements:

• Significant hearing
• Near vision
• Far vision
• Peripheral vision
• Color discrimination
• Depth perception

Environment:

• Subject to temperature extremes
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Subject to frequent deadlines
• Subject to wet slippery surfaces
• Subject to enclosed spaces
• Exposure to fumes
• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to solvents
• Exposure to toxic chemicals/materials
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to high voltage
• Exposure to rain, snow, sleet, lightning, wind, sun, ice
• Exposure to roof tar, grease, oils
• Exposure to insulation fibers
• Exposure to ceiling tile fibers

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.