Electrician

School District 68; Nanaimo; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school district as an Electrician, where your skills will play a crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient electrical systems across educational facilities. This position offers a dynamic work environment, primarily in the afternoons, with responsibilities that include installing and repairing complex electrical infrastructures. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards while contributing to a positive learning atmosphere for students and staff. If you take pride in your craftsmanship and are passionate about creating a functional environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wage package

Benefits package

Qualifications

• High school graduation and completion of an electrician apprenticeship required.
• Two years of related experience at the journeyman level is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across schools.
• Upgrade existing electrical distribution systems and install new ones.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Working with low- and high-voltage systems

Compliance with safety codes

Commercial electrical work

Fire alarms and security alarms

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Interprovincial Apprenticeship Program

Valid Provincial/Interprovincial Red Seal Trade Certification

Tools

Electrical tools and equipment

Computer network wiring tools

Job description

Electrician

We are seeking skilled and experienced Electricians to join our school district’s maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across our schools and facilities. Your expertise in electrical systems will help ensure a safe, efficient, and functional environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting electrical issues, working with low- and high-voltage systems, and ensuring compliance with safety codes and district regulations. Knowledge and experience with fire alarms and security alarms is an asset. A strong background in commercial electrical work is essential, as our schools require complex electrical infrastructure to support classrooms, administrative offices, and specialized facilities.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy contributing to a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply!

Assignments - Multiple: Full time
Work is primarily afternoon shift while school is in session, and day shift on scheduled school breaks or on certain project-based work. Hours are 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Wage: $36.78 per hr. with a competitive benefit and wage package.

Your work

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager or Designate, your role is to install, alter and conduct systematic maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. This position will be primarily afternoon shift, with the opportunity to work day shift on scheduled school breaks or on certain project-based work.

• Upgrades and modifies existing electrical distribution systems and installs new systems as required.
• Repairs, alters, installs and systematically maintains electronic and microprocessor-driven systems such as fire alarm, security alarm, lighting and control system and conducts periodic testing, reporting as required.
• Installs computer network wiring.
• Installs and maintains motors, motorized equipment and associated controls, power tools, appliances and other electrical equipment.
• Installs and maintains electrical heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and the power and control aspects of other HVAC systems.
• Designs projects, reads and interprets drawings and specifications and prepares cost estimates.
• Directs, assists and liaises with employees, contractors, regulatory agencies and other trades, as required.
• May on occasion be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Your Education and Experience

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Successful completion of an interprovincial Apprenticeship Program and a valid Provincial/Interprovincial Red Seal Trade Certification for Electrician.
• Two years related experience at the journeyman level.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's License.
• Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this trade.

How to Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the Apply now button next to the job details. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and any applicable certificates and trade tickets.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis throughout the posting period. We wish to thank all applicants who have applied to the posting, however only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.