Job Vacancy

Electrician III

Term: 12 months

Grade: 71

With Electrical license 76

Job Description

Qualifications and Attributes

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Vocational or technical school training preferred or any combination of training and ten (10) or more years of experience in the maintenance, installation, and/or repair as an electrician.
•  Five (5) or more years experience with a minimum licensure of limited classification by 

the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Strong organizational skills and overall knowledge of all aspects of a large school system including operational policies and procedures. 

• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, school staff, the general public, or coworkers utilizing tact, diplomacy, and collaboration. 
• A highly skilled worker with proficiency in maintenance, operations, and repair of electrical systems including locating and correcting defects. 
• Experience in preparing bid documents, understanding blueprints, budgeting, bidding, scheduling, contract administration, and overseeing repairs while also communicating updates to stakeholders. 
• Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. 
• Knowledge of building, fire, and life safety codes, OSHA regulations, and other groups' standards applicable to the position. 
• Team player and role model for other employees in the organization demonstrating core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, customer focus, and valuing diversity. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement while promoting safety, service, stewardship, and staff development 
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines with minimum supervision. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to scope, schedule, and budget repairs and make recommendations for prioritized needs and recommend appropriate equipment for application.
• Ability to operate as a team leader/supervisor at times and provide quality work with minimal supervision. 
• Analyzes needs and recommends replacement, energy efficient upgrades, or preventive maintenance in collaboration with the Engineer of Energy Management. 
• Consults with outside authorities and agencies regarding facility maintenance and construction. 
• Reviews plans and specifications for new construction to determine compatibility with existing equipment or acceptability of design.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports for superiors, other departments and school officials.
• While this document is an initial outline of the duties that will be required of this position, the employee's final job duties are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Chief of Facilities and Construction. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. 
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion. 

Special Requirements: 

• Must possess a valid NC driver's license. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, teachers, administrators, community leaders, agency representatives, and others. 
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, on call rotation, and/or alternate shifts when necessary for emergencies, adverse weather, and unforeseen circumstances. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to walk up and down steps in a building, work on a ladder, and lift 35 pounds of equipment on a regular basis.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.