Skilled Electrician

Skilled Electrician JobID: 410

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Electrician

Date Posted:

5/20/2025

Location:

A+ Charter Schools

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Job Title: Skilled Electrician Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Facility Servicers Date Revised: May 2025

Dept. /School: Operations

Contract: 260 Days

Primary Purpose:

The Electrician is a skilled professional who specializes in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in buildings and structures. They are responsible for ensuring the proper functioning of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment to provide electricity for various purposes. All under the direction of the Director of Facility Services.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma/GED/College and experience

Experience:

2-5 Years of maintenance and facilities experience.

Responsibilities

Electricians typically do the following:

• Read blueprints or technical diagrams
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
• Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment
• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as an electrician
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings and blueprints
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight
• Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician
• Valid license to practice profession

Almost every building has electrical power, communications, lighting, and control system that is installed during construction and maintained after that. These systems power the lights, appliances, and equipment that make people's lives and jobs easier and more comfortable.

Installing electrical systems in newly constructed buildings is often less complicated than maintaining equipment in existing buildings because electrical wiring is more easily accessible during construction. Maintaining equipment and systems involves identifying problems and repairing broken equipment that is sometimes difficult to reach. Maintenance work may include fixing or replacing parts, light fixtures, control systems, motors, and other types of electrical equipment.

Electricians read blueprints, which include technical diagrams of electrical systems that show the location of circuits, outlets, and other equipment. They use different types of hand tools and power tools, such as conduit benders, to run and protect wiring. Other commonly used tools include screwdrivers, wire strippers, drills, and saws. While troubleshooting, electricians also may use ammeters, voltmeters, thermal scanners, and cable testers to find problems and ensure that components are working properly.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands /Environmental Factors:

Frequently in and out of hot and cold environments, working with ovens, steamers, etc.

Posture: Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand serving motion on the service line serving students portioned items.

Lifting: Frequent lifting, moving objects of up to 25-40 pounds.

Environment: Frequently in and out of hot and cold environments, working with ovens, steamers, etc.

Mental

Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.