Electrician

Memphis-Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking a journeyman electrician to perform skilled electrical work across district facilities. You will repair, maintain, and install electrical systems, ensuring code compliance and safety. Requires four years of experience and a valid Journeyman license with a high school diploma or GED.

You will evaluate project costs, plan layouts, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with contractors on renovations and new installations within MSCS zones.

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in commercial electrical installation and/or maintenance.
• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework optional but helpful.
• Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License required (proof of education, training, and/or experience).

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment in the District.
• Inspects electrical installations of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and electrical codes.
• Evaluates and estimates the cost of electrical repair and minor installations for new and/or remodeled projects.
• Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
• Responds to electrical emergency situations, when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License

Tools

Journeyman Electrical License

Job description

Summary Description

Works under general supervision to perform journeyman-level work, such as repairing and maintaining electrical wiring; evaluating layout plans and cost estimates; installing new systems; repairing existing electrical high and low voltage electrical systems; performing minor rebuilding tasks; and repairing or replacing miscellaneous equipment.

Summary Description

Works under general supervision to perform journeyman-level work, such as repairing and maintaining electrical wiring; evaluating layout plans and cost estimates; installing new systems; repairing existing electrical high and low voltage electrical systems; performing minor rebuilding tasks; and repairing or replacing miscellaneous equipment.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements.

• Ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment in the District.
• Inspects electrical installations of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and electrical codes.
• Evaluates and estimates the cost of electrical repair and minor installations for new and/or remodeled projects.
• Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
• Responds to electrical emergency situations, when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Graduation from an accredited high school with a high school diploma or possess a GED; Plus, four (4) years’ experience in commercial electrical installation and /or maintenance. Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License required. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).

Degree Equivalency Formula

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT (S)

• Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License required.

This position will work in MSCS Zone 1 and Zone 3.