Electrician

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave days

Paid holidays

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township seeks an Electrician to join its district-wide maintenance team. The role installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, lighting, and power equipment across school facilities to ensure a safe, compliant learning environment.

Preferred candidates have commercial or institutional electrical experience, a high school diploma and journeyman license. This is a full-time position with benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman license preferred.
• Experience in commercial or institutional electrical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot circuit issues and repair electrical systems.
• Read electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Install/replace lighting fixtures, outlets, and panels.
• Maintain safety compliance and OSHA standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC systems

Blueprint reading

High voltage

OSHA safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Voltmeter

Multimeter

Circuit tracer

Job description

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Electrician

Previous Experience / Licensure

Previous experience preferred:

Commercial or institutional electrical maintenance.

Working in a school maintenance or educational facility.

Working with minor or major electrical tasks.

Licensure (Not required but is a bonus):

Valid journeyman level electrician license

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Location

District-wide

Work Schedule

Full-Time, 8 working hours per day

Calendar Length

260 Days

FLSA Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate

$27.00/hr ($56,160 annually) $28.00/hr with journeyman license ($58,240 annually)

Benefits

Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The Electrician reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, lighting, and power equipment within school facilities to ensure a safe, compliant, and functional learning environment.

Major responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting circuit issues, repairing electrical machinery, reading technical electrical diagrams, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and codes.
• Replacing interior and exterior Light fixtures, outlets, etc.
• Installing new outlets, light fixtures, power lines and panels using electrical power previously broughtinto the institution by the power company.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor of Maintenance.

Additional Duties

• District Snow Plowing
• Assistance with District maintenance work orders as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, low voltage controls, and safety practices (OSHA)
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics, and use a variety of specialized tools and measuring devices common to the trade, including hot line equipment, voltmeter/ multimeter and circuit tracer.
• Must work independently and very carefully in order to protect equipment and avoid mishandling because of dangerous electrical current involved.
• Knowledge of, and ability to handle, high voltage electricity.
• Basic troubleshooting skills of electrical circuits.
• Knowledge and ability of basic conduit bending.
• Journeyman Level certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in commercial or institutional electrical maintenance.
• Previous experience working in a school maintenance or educational facility.
• Previous experience working with minor or major electrical tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time: Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds: Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds: Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds: Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations: Occasional

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter: Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels: Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation: Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment: Occasional

Ability to reach in all directions: Very Frequent

Climbing: Often

Overhead work: Very Frequent

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.