Electrical Maintenance Foreman - Planning & Lead

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking a maintenance planner/electrician to manage routine maintenance and special projects. The role supports the Department Foreman in supervising staff to ensure timely, thorough completion of tasks and projects.

Qualifications include a High school diploma or GED (preferred), a valid Texas driver’s license, and a Journeyman Electrician license. Experience in electrical and low voltage planning is valued, with strong organizational and safety skills.

Qualifications

• Two years maintenance experience preferred.
• Two years experience as an Electrical Tradesman preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance work according to established guidelines.
• Plan and estimates jobs and procure necessary parts and materials to complete work orders.
• Plan and update daily/weekly/shutdown schedules according to procedures.
• Review maintenance requests and document plans, estimates, schedules, Bills of Materials and history.
• Field-scope each job to determine repair plan and craft knowledge needed to repair.
• Ensure that special skills such as machining, overhauling, rigging, scaffolding, alignment, lock out / tag out procedures are denoted and addressed as part of the job plan.
• Inspect faulty equipment and determine sources of problematic or poor quality operation.
• Seek out permit authorizations for planned and scheduled work.
• Provide drawings, sketches, and manufacturers information to the craftsmen.
• Read and interpret typical drawings.
• Requisition materials and or special tools/ equipment needed to complete the work.
• Understand the function of common shop equipment and tools.
• Provide assistance/work with mechanical technicians, operations, and management as needed.
• Survey and inspect facilities for needed repairs, generate work orders to have the needed repairs scheduled.
• Perform and/or assume emergency response responsibilities if assigned.
• Maintain equipment information and repair files.
• Assist other maintenance personnel with equipment repairs and research.
• Work directly with production personnel to isolate and repair equipment problems.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Provide training and orientation to all grounds personnel in safety procedures and proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Comply with policies established by laws and regulations, and local board policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in supervision of employees in Electrical Department

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license

Texas driver license

Electrical and Low Voltage planning

MS Word and Excel

Maintenance processes knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint reading

Project management

Detail oriented

Safety procedures knowledge

Tools

Electrical measuring equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Light truck/van

Job description

Amarillo ISD is seeking a maintenance planner/electrician to manage routine maintenance and special projects. The role supports the Department Foreman in supervising staff to ensure timely, thorough completion of tasks and projects.

Qualifications include a High school diploma or GED (preferred), a valid Texas driver’s license, and a Journeyman Electrician license. Experience in electrical and low voltage planning is valued, with strong organizational and safety skills.