Electrician

Richmond County School System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County School System in Augusta, GA seeks an Electrician in the Maintenance and Facilities Department. The position is Full-Time within Classified / Non-Contracted, reporting to the Assistant Director of Certified Trades.

Primary duties include maintaining electrical devices, installing new equipment, and responding to maintenance requests. 235 work days per year; salary range $36,294 to $48,848.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two-year trade school preferred.
• Electrician's license preferred; valid state driver’s license required.
• Must troubleshoot, read blueprints, and lead workers.
• Minimum six years’ experience with fusion splicers and OTDR equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and report status to the electrical foreman.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems at all levels.
• Repair and maintain equipment per NEC.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Leadership

Testing tools

Electrical systems

Test interpretation

Education

High School diploma

Two-year trade degree preferred

Electrician license preferred

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR equipment

Job description

Electrician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894819
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Department or Location:

Maintenance and Facilities Department

Position Type:

Classified / Non-Contracted

Job Title:

Electrician

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Certified Trades

Days Worked:

235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.?A two-year degree from an accredited trade school is preferred with the approved courses.

Certification or Licensure: Electrician’s License is preferred. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Skills: Must be able to troubleshoot electrical controls and repair them. Ability to read blueprints and schematics. Leadership ability to direct a skilled worker or helper. Knowledge of different electrical testing equipment and tools and know how to use them. Extensive understanding of electrical systems and how they work. Must understand how to interpret the results of the test equipment.

Work Experience: Minimum six years of on-the-job experience with specialized equipment such as fusion splicers, and OTDR test equipment and have knowledge of their operation.

PRIMARY DUTY

This position is responsible for maintaining all electrical devices; some new construction; and the installation of new equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to maintenance requests and report status to the electrical foreman.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems at all levels.
• Make repairs as required to the NEC (National Electric Code).
• Repair and maintain equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $36,294 to $48,848 SY

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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