Electrical Maintenance Technician – School Facilities

Transmission & Distribution World; Paterson, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified maintenance staff with electrical trade experience to install, inspect, repair and maintain electrical equipment and systems throughout the district. Immediate starting date and a full-time position are offered.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid electrician’s license, pass a colorblindness test, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have three years of experience in work involving installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
• Holds a valid electrician’s license.
• Pass a colorblindness test.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate clear English communication, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers; determine repairs or replacements.
• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service high and low tension power and light feeders and related equipment.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.
• Use test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Perform emergency electrical repairs and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Test equipment usage

Education

High school diploma

Electrician’s license

Tools

Test meters

Job description

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified maintenance staff with electrical trade experience to install, inspect, repair and maintain electrical equipment and systems throughout the district. Immediate starting date and a full-time position are offered.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid electrician’s license, pass a colorblindness test, and possess a valid driver's license.