Electrician

COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION – ELECTRICIAN
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

 
JOB PURPOSE
 Under occasional supervision, provides leadership in and performs skilled electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of District schools and other facilities. Performs related work as required. Reports to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
Performs a variety of skilled electrical maintenance and repair tasks in the maintenance of District facilities, systems and equipment.
 
Coordinates work with and provides assistance to outside electrical contractors as needed.
 
Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces conduit, wiring devices, computer cabling, circuit breakers, fuses, receptacles, interior and exterior lighting equipment, switch equipment, fire alarm equipment, control panels, kitchen appliances, small motors, etc.
 
Performs preventive maintenance functions as appropriate.
 
Anticipates and requests supplies, materials and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair tasks.
Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools and equipment.
 
Maintains accurate and complete records of work completed and materials used.
 
Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly shop area.
 
Performs all duties in compliance with District and department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
 
Receives and responds to concerns, complaints and inquiries in areas of responsibility.
 
Operates a vehicle, man lift, and a variety of equipment such as ladders, electrician's tools, meters, cable and pipe locators, various hand and power tools, etc.; uses hardware, spare parts and other maintenance supplies.
 
 Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, facility supervisors, District/school administrators and staff, vendors and service providers, contractors, and the general public.
Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
 
Replaces light bulbs and ballasts as needed.
 
Moves furniture and other heavy items as necessary.
 
Assists other building maintenance staff with tasks as necessary.
 
Performs related duties as required.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Requires high school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training supplemented by nine to twelve years of electrical maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license. Must possess a minimum of a South Carolina Electrical Journeyman License.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
 
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

 
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS
 

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.

 
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.  The Colleton County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.