Electrician

Position Type:
Maintenance/ Maintenance

Date Posted:
7/17/2025

Location:
Central Maintenance and Operations

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

&nbsp&nbsp The Frederick County Public School (FCPS) Districts mission is to inspire, innovate & motivate. FCPS serves more than 46,000 students and 280,000 residents in twelve municipalities spread across 667 square miles. FCPS provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, where excellence in college and career preparedness are paramount. The commitment to our community is to provide exceptional education and equity for "every child, every day".

Work Year Calendar and Hours

• 12-month position ( 260 days / year ), 8 hours per day

For more information about employee benefits please go to: www.fcps.org/benefits

Salary

• Support Salary Scale Grade S12: $30.11 per hour; starting

Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act this position is non - exempt from overtime. Actual salary placement will be in accordance with the salary procedures of the Frederick County Public School System. Please see linked salary scale for the full range.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Electrician performs complex technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of commercial electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electro-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes, to approximately 8 - 10 assigned buildings, covering approximately 1 million square feet of space.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform daily preventive maintenance of the electrical systems in FCPS facilities totaling 1,000,000 square feet.

• Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, testing, servicing electrical and electromechanical systems, and repairing malfunctioning equipment
• Documents the cost of repairs and services by keeping records of time and materials to be charged to each job using the work order system and providing updates to the designated supervisor regarding the status of work projects, material consumed, and man-hours utilized
• Ensures that electrical distribution systems are safe, meet the requirements for electrical power, and comply with applicable codes by maintaining, modifying, and repairing those systems
• Inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits, and provides an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs for work beyond their capability to perform
• Calculates branch circuit loads, interprets electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, and determines methods and requirements for wiring circuits
• Troubleshoots and repairs electric controls, motor control centers, and programmable logic controls
• Contributes the oversight and professional development of Electrician Apprentices
• Scope of the position requires working with electrical systems, wiring, and currents that have the potential for serious injury, and therefore proper safety measures must be used
• Performs work in accordance with building code, safety regulation, and trade standards of quality
• Identifies and reports hazards, and protects self and others to reduce or eliminate risk.
• Inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits, and provides an estimate of repair (and/or replacement) costs for work beyond their capability to perform
• Calculates branch circuit loads, interprets electrical wiring diagrams and schematics, and determines methods and requirements for wiring circuits
• Troubleshoots and repairs electric controls, motor control centers, and programmable logic controls
• Contributes the oversight and professional development of Electrician Apprentices
• Scope of the position requires working with electrical systems, wiring, and currents that have the potential for serious injury, and therefore proper safety measures must be used
• Performs work in accordance with building code, safety regulation, and trade standards of quality
• Identifies and reports hazards, and protects self and others to reduce or eliminate risk.
• Properly inspects, operates, and maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance
• Work efficiently, demonstrating position-appropriate independence and self-direction
• Obtain and retain certification required of job classification
• Attend and participate in training, and satisfy testing requirements
• Travel frequently between facilities, operating vehicles in accordance with FCPS regulation
• Participates in meetings and training(s) in an effort to plan and execute tasks according to changing priorities and safeguard against occupational hazards

Perform daily repairs to the electrical systems in FCPS facilities totaling 1,000,000 square feet.

• Perform building tours of each facility, ensuring that all mechanical systems are operating correctly. Be able to read and review electrical schematics and drawings

Completes all administrative tasks including work orders (corrective and preventive), requests, and accounts for weekly time reports. Will be responsible for procuring purchases once they are assigned a procurement card.

• Provides exceptional customer service
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Reassignment between workgroups and worksites as needed
• Present a professional appearance and maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing company provided uniforms and approved footwear, and other appropriate PPE for the work task being performed
• Uses computerized systems including CMMS, office software, various lighting controls and building automation systems
• Other duties as assigned

Maintain Van/Work Area-

• Maintains work area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensures all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, trade-specific and FCPS standards,
• policies and procedures.

The above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:

• High school diploma, GED equivalent
• 3-5 years of related experience

Certification/License:

• State of Maryland Journeyperson Electrician license
• Valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with Board of Education

Policies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Experience:

• Commercial electrical work
• Familiarity with the FCPS policies, goals and programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
The following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.

• Knowledge and use of culturally responsive practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relations with co-workers, school staff, local regulatory and safety officials, utilities, consultants, and vendors. Provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and accept direction from supervisors.
• Ability to Communicate in a manner that enhances productivity and builds respectful relationships.
• Seek constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues (Customer Service, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Oral Communication, Writing).
• Work independently to identify tasks, prioritize needs, and satisfy dynamic requirements.
• Respond positively to change, showing willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work. Participate in meetings and training in an effort to plan and execute tasks according to changing priorities and safeguard against occupational hazards (Planning and Evaluating, Resilience, Flexibility)
• Model high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors (Integrity, honesty)
• Efficient and Effective Operations - Operate equipment in an efficient manner. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of service. Ensure efficient and effective facility operations, including employee work standards and safety, compliance, building efficiency, and occupant health and comfort
• Operations and Maintenance - Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair indoor and outdoor electrical fixtures and devices
• Trade Specific - Perform tasks in all trade disciplines in support of the area maintenance/repair functions, especially HVAC
• Trade Specific - Utilize utility representatives, building and site drawings, and local knowledge to understand underground utilities and conduct safe operations and maintenance activities.
• Position will require continual monitoring of a company-provided communications device (cellular phone) and the ability to respond in a timely manner to facility emergencies
• Ability to work under stress within limited time constraints, and adapt to changing situations and conditions
• Ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Able to access elevated and subsurface workspaces via ladders, lifts, scaffolding, hatches, and manholes
• Able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures and hazards such as electrical shock, chemical exposure, and fall

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical requirements of this position include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, reaching above and below shoulder level, ascending or descending a ladder, climbing stairs, driving cars, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), fine manipulation with fingers, grasping with hand, gripping, lifting/carrying more 50 pounds, pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds, balancing on slippery surfaces, balancing on uneven surfaces, balancing on narrow surfaces, balancing on moving surfaces, seeing objects at a distance, using depth perception, distinguishing colors, seeing close work (e.g., typed print), hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, communicating through speech, distinguishing odors by smell, and communicating by writing/reading.
• The work environment requirements of this position include: exposure to inclement weather, exposure to cold water, work in confined areas, exposure to dust/fumes, exposure to hazardous equipment, exposure to electrical outlets, work at heights up to and over 25 feet, work around moving machinery, work on and off moving equipment, work on slippery surfaces, exposure to needles or sharps, use of hot equipment, and exposure to high noise levels.
• Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENTS RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.