Electrician

Electrician

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Maintenance

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month (240 days)

SALARY:  Based on Bulloch County Schools salary/supplement schedule

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt 

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Operations Supervisor

JOB CODE: 456

POSITION SUMMARY:

An electrician works under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Supervisor and is responsible for evaluating, repairing and installing electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED. 

• At least three years of experience as an electrician.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Basic computer skills, including internet browsing, emails, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools and powered equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to perform manual labor both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to interpret demands and organize responses in a fast paced and ever changing work

environment.

• Experience working with a diverse group of people.
• Embodies the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable.

• Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential functions of the position.  When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems.
• Possession of a valid electrical license recognized by the State Construction Industry Licensing Board (Georgia).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, repairs and installs electrical control, wiring and lighting systems.
• Reads and interprets technical diagrams and blueprints.
• Inspects, tests and diagnoses issues with transformers, circuit breakers and other electrical components. 
• Installs safety and distribution components such as switches, resistors, circuit breaker panels, etc.
• Prepares and assembles conduit and connects wiring through them.
• Tests electrical systems and components to ensure proper function.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Receives, completes and updates work orders utilizing a work order management system.
• Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools to repair, maintain and install electrical systems.
• Performs other duties as requested. 

PERFORMANCE FACTORS: 

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

• Interaction with Others:  Ability to maintain, on a regular and consistent basis, relationships that are characterized by high expectations, teamwork, and collaboration.  Ability to be flexible relative to daily routines.  Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the differences among diverse populations.
• Concentration:  Ability to maintain workflow and thought processes in the presence of frequent distractions.  Ability to ignore irrelevant sights or sounds and intrusive thoughts or stimuli.  Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with only few or no errors.
• Stressful Circumstances:  Ability to produce quality work when short or unexpected deadlines are presented.  Ability to adjust work processes without incident when new and unexpected directions are given relative to a project that may be in process.  Ability to maintain composure and not compound a situation when interacting with persons who may be angry, demanding or otherwise less than polite.
• Independent Judgment:  Ability to complete work tasks without being given precise directions relative to work steps or the final project.
• Organizational Skills:  Ability to establish priorities, simultaneously manage multiple tasks; and deliver a quality work product by a designated deadline.
• Public Contact:  Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues, parents, and other individuals within and external to the school system.  Ability to demonstrate professionalism while interacting with others and to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Attendance and Dependability:  Ability to report to work at the scheduled time and to seldom be absent from work.  Demonstrate prompt and regular work attendance.  Process appropriate paperwork to authorize absences in accordance with school system procedures.  Ability to complete work in a timely, accurate manner and to be conscientious about work performance.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role.  Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform.