Electrician

Loudoun County Public Schools; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,860 - 85,714; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools seeks a skilled electrician to maintain, install, and repair electrical systems in school facilities. This position includes inspecting work for compliance with codes and may involve leading a maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, with a licensed Journeyman Electrician in Virginia required. This role operates on a non-exempt level and prohibits remote work.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as an electrician required.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician in Virginia is mandatory.
• Valid Driver's License; CDL desired.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain electrical distribution systems.
• Inspect and conduct preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Install new electrical panels and fixtures.
• Lead a team of maintenance personnel when assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of skilled electrician work

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of theater lighting controls

Basic knowledge of emergency generator operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of an electrician apprenticeship

Tools

Electric tools and equipment

Job description

Job Overview

This is a skilled electrician work in maintaining, installing, repairing, and inspecting electrical systems and equipment. An employee in this class is responsible for repairing electrical systems and equipment in school facilities; installing a variety of electrical fixtures and devices; and inspecting electrical work completed in school buildings. Work is performed in accordance with standard trade practices and applicable codes and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintains and installs electrical distribution systems and equipment including transformers, electrical panels, circuit breakers, switch gear, motors, pole lights, photo cells, ballasts, interior and exterior light fixtures, keyed electrical controls, photovoltaic arrays, inverters, automatic transfer switch, emergency backup generators, kilns, and other instructional equipment.
• Inspects and conducts preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment; plans work, and orders required parts and materials as needed.
• Installs new electrical panels, receptacles, switches, light fixtures, wire molding, and conduit; connects electrical service to a variety of equipment including modular work stations and walk-in freezers.
• Inspects electrical work for compliance with electrical codes and local regulations.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and programs school clocks and bells; installs and repairs flashing school zone signs.
• May be assigned to lead a team of maintenance personnel to accomplish a maintenance project.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an electrician apprenticeship

Experience

• Relevant experience required (details not specified)

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License; CDL desired
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician in Virginia is required; licensed Master Electrician is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to perform skilled electrician work; to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the trade safely and efficiently; to communicate effectively; to work cooperatively with others
• Knowledge of theater lighting controls, athletic sports field lighting and lighting control systems
• Basic knowledge of emergency generator power production operations, maintenance and installation
• Knowledge of the hazards of the maintenance trades and safety precautions utilized to minimize risks
• Ability to operate a computer-based work management system

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports To

Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours

12 months / 254 days / 8 hours (AM Shift)

Salary Level

Universal / Scale B.1 - Non-Exempt Level 10

Salary Scale

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range

$33.29 - $62.22

Remote Work Eligible

No

Union Designation

Non-Certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.