Journeyman Electrician

Electrician

Help maintain the physical school plant electrical needs in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Assumes primary responsibility for the safe condition of lighting fixtures, wiring, and electrical equipment, emergency generators owned or operated by the district.
• Performs repairs and/or new jobs as requested on approved work order.
• Recommends when electrical assistance should be obtained.
• Practice all safety regulations related to trade.
• Reports any safety hazards in a building.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and recommend supplies and equipment for purchase.
• Examines district-owned facilities on a regular basis for purposes of preventive maintenance and safety.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Equipment used:

Multi-meter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, and 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.

Working conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting ad carrying. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, around electrical power lines, outside and inside. Exposure to extreme temperatures. Frequent district wide travel. Position may be required to work at night.