Electrician

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB); Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a skilled Electrician for a permanent position in Hamilton. The role involves a full range of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair tasks. Candidates must possess valid electrician licenses and have substantial experience. The ideal applicant is proactive and familiar with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Five years of recent experience in commercial, industrial, and construction settings.
• Knowledge of pertinent safety and building codes.
• Valid Class G Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Test continuity of circuits, diagnose problems, and suggest corrective actions.
• Assume responsibility for equipment and work assignments.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Problem Diagnosis

Education

Valid Electrician - Construction and Maintenance License

TYCO RC Certified

CSA Z462 certified

Job description

ELECTRICIAN

1.0 FTE Permanent Position – 40 Hours

Hours of Work: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

$29.08 per hour (CUPE Maintenance 1 Salary Grid)

Reports to the Lead Supervisor of Electrical Services

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume.

Interviews and practical testing will be conducted.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Perform a full range of functions such as installation, maintenance and repair of appropriate building services
• Maintain, adjust, repair or install all types of electrical equipment having complex interlocking or interrelated circuits, eg. generators, transformers, switch-boards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems or other transmission equipment, proven experience with frequency drives installations and troubleshooting
• Test continuity of circuits, diagnose problems and suggest corrective action
• Identify hazardous materials prior to commencement of work and be prepared to work within an asbestos and confined space environment
• Working at heights which may exceed 10 metres
• Assume responsibility for the work and equipment allocated
• Provide estimates for assigned Work Orders
• Responsible for the acquisition of supplies, inventory-related duties and the completion of required paperwork reports, time sheets and logs etc. connected specifically with work assigned (scheduled).
• Truck driving and delivery of product which may include trailer towing, material acquisition for delivery and/or set-up of equipment, and light truck vehicle cleaning and maintenance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Valid Electrician - Construction and Maintenance License, TYCO RC Certified, CSA Z462 certified
  
  

Five years of recent experience in installations of commercial, industrial and construction settings

• Knowledge and understanding of pertinent safety and building codes, regulations and legislation
• Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, laserfiche layouts or other specifications
• Computer skills
• Experience in estimating and specification preparation
• Experience in Energy Management Systems and temperature and boiler and HVAC control systems
• Experience in fire alarm and life safety systems, building protection systems, and public address and time clock systems
• Valid Class G Driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with suitable prior notice
  
  

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB Seeks Qualified Candidates Who Share Our Commitment To Equity And Inclusion, And Who Will Contribute To The Vision Of Creating Inclusive And Equitable Outcomes. HWDSB Especially Invites And Welcomes Applications From

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).
  
  

As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB's progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system . Information on this form is collected pursuant to (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act . Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and . Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select “prefer not to answer”. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact .