Electrician

Howard County Public School System; Mendenhall (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Mendenhall is hiring an Electrician to ensure the safety and security of school facilities. The position requires a minimum of five years of experience in the electrical trade, including knowledge of electrical installation and the ability to troubleshoot. Applicants must possess a journey level electrician license and will work on repairs, installations, and respond to emergency calls. Benefits include paid time off and are detailed in the Master Agreement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in the electrical trade.
• Possession of a journey level electrician license is preferred.
• Prior experience with lighting control systems and public address systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior electricians with complex repairs and installations.
• Ensure repairs meet safety regulations and electrical codes.
• Respond to emergency calls, 24/7.

Skills

Electrical trade expertise

Knowledge of electrical installation

Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journey level electrician license

Tools

Electrical tools and equipment

Job description

DESCRIPTION operations position. Under the direction of Building Maintenance Management, the Electrician plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of school facilities by MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **A combination of education and experience may be considered.** **Education:** **Experience:** Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the electrical trade.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.**Education:** **Experience:** Previous experience with lighting control systems, public address systems, or generators.Experience working in an institutional, commercial, or public‐sector facilities environment. Possession of journey level electrician license. ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.Assists senior electricians with complex repairs, installations, testing, and commissioning activities.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list. Knowledge of standard electrical practices, methods, tools, instruments, and equipment. Thorough working knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium and low-voltage power systems. Ability to organize work, read engineering drawings, sketches, diagrams and specifications.Ability to interpret and prepare work orders with respect to time and materials used. Ability to troubleshoot and determine damage to electrical equipment and ensure repairs meet safety regulations and electrical codes.Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and good working relationships with fellow workers and school administration.Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.Knowledge of principles of safety as they relate to the trade.Ability to respond to emergency calls, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Ability to climb and work from scaffolds, ladders, catwalks, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks. Ability to communicate effectively with administrators and custodial staff and get along well with others. Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements. Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds.Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment. Ability to work in confined spaces. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**Physical Requirements** Ability to climb and work from scaffolds, ladders, catwalks, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks. Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements. Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds. Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment. The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match the position qualifications and the needs of the school system. **Compensation** Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is **Benefits** benefits such as paid time off can be found in the **Pre-Employment Requirements**All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing.