2026-2027 ELECTRICIAN

Atlanta Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking an Electrician to install, modify, maintain and repair electrical systems across district facilities. You will diagnose circuit and equipment failures, repair lighting, outlets, switches, breakers, wiring, and install ballasts, transformers and motors as required.

Qualifications include a vocational or technical training beyond high school, a valid Georgia driver's license and a State Journeyman electrical license, plus at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical school training beyond high school required.
• Georgia driver's license and Journeyman electrical license required.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to operate all electrical tools safely.
• Strong written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, locates and repairs circuit and equipment failures.
• Repairs and maintains lighting systems and outlets.
• Repairs, replaces electrical outlets, switches, breakers, lighting fixtures, wiring, fans, motors.
• Installs electrical ballasts and transformers.
• Requires prompt, regular attendance on-site during business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an administrator or their representative.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer skills

Electrical maintenance

Tool operation

Education

Vocational or technical school training

Valid Georgia driver's license

Georgia Journeyman electrical license

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrician installs, modifies, maintains and repairs electrical systems.

Essential Duties

• Troubleshoots, locates and repairs circuit and equipment failures.
• Repairs and maintains multiple light systems.
• Repairs, replaces electrical outlets, switches, breakers, lighting fixtures, wiring, fans, various types of motors.
• Installs electrical light ballasts.
• Installs and repairs transformers.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Written and oral communication.
• Computer skills.
• Proficient in all areas of commercial electrical worked including preventative and demand maintenance as well as other associated work.
• Ability to correctly and safely operate all tools.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

• Vocational or other technical school, certification, training or apprenticeship required beyond High School required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• Valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must comply with Transportation Regulation EDC-R.
• State of Georgia Journeyman level Electrical license.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of related work experience.

Salary Grade: 121

Salary Range

Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools

Work Year

Annual

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision

Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing

Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech

Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility

Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

Environmental Requirements

Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements

Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Remote Work Requirements

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities

Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.