Electrician

Shelby County Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby County Schools in Memphis seeks an experienced electrician to ensure safe and efficient electrical system repairs and maintenance. The qualified candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, four years of experience in commercial electrical work, and must possess a Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License. This role requires evaluating installations, planning repairs, and responding to emergencies. The work will be primarily within MSCS Zone 2 and Zone 4.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school with a diploma or GED.
• Four years’ experience in commercial electrical installation or maintenance.
• Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repair and maintenance of electrical equipment in the District.
• Inspect electrical installations for compliance.
• Evaluate costs for electrical repair and installations.
• Plan and install electrical systems and wiring.
• Respond to electrical emergencies as needed.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

Compliance with electrical codes

Cost estimation

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License

Job description

Purpose and Scope

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.

Essential Job Functions

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Job Details

This position will work in MSCS Zone 2 and Zone 4.