Electrician

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is hiring a full-time, non-exempt Electrician in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves installing, modifying and repairing commercial electrical systems and equipment across district facilities. The position requires a Journeyman Electrician License and a valid driver's license, with a work schedule of 8 hours per day, 252 days per year.

Starting date is immediate. The role falls under the Facilities department with duties including maintenance of motors, panels,

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED, supplemented by apprenticeship training in the electrical trade or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman Electrician License required and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a small group of employees performing skilled master-level electrical duties on interior and exterior building systems, including single and multi-phase work in accordance with building, fire and electrical codes.
• Receives work orders, sketches plans, procures materials and oversees completion of work; troubleshoots, tests, repairs or modifies electrical systems and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains electrical systems and equipment including motors, controls, lighting fixtures, heating systems, control panels, breakers, and distribution boards.
• Modifies wiring and installs conduit; determines type and size of conduit, routes, and design of wiring; operates meters and testers.
• Uses ladders, scaffolding and lifts; ensures safety and proper maintenance of tools and work area.
• Drives a vehicle to job sites and keeps it stocked with tools and materials.
• Orders and procures parts from vendors; maintains records and reports on work accomplished and materials used.

Education

High School Diploma or GED with apprenticeship training

Job description

Electrician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937183
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade: KK

General Responsibilities

Performs a variety of skilled, journey level electrician tasks associated with the installation, modification and repair of commercial type electrical systems, controls and equipment; performs related work as required.

Education and Experience

Completionofhigh school or GED,supplemented by completion of appropriate apprenticeship electrical training and considerable experience in the electrical trade; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

Journeyman Electrician License required, and possession of an appropriate, valid automotive vehicle operator's license.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees and participates in the work of a small group of employees engaged in performing a variety of skilled mastery level electrical duties on the interior and exterior of buildings, including single and multi-phased work on electrical systems and associated equipment in accordance with building, fire and electrical codes.
• Receives work orders, sketches plan, procures materials and oversees completion of work; troubleshoots, tests, repairs or modifies electrical systems and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains electrical systems and equipment including, but not limited to, electrical motors, motor controls, blowers, pumps, in-door and out-door lighting fixtures, heating systems, control panels, main and distribution circuit breakers, lighting and power distribution panel boards, surge protectors, and emergency generators, change out electrical panels, work on elevators, fire and boiler control circuitry, designs complex electrical installation.
• Modifies existing line service and installs new electrical service wiring, including determining the type, size, location, routing and design of conduit; operates and maintains hand and power tools, including multi-meters, amp meters, circuit tracers, hydraulic and mechanical conduit benders, and volt meters.
• Uses ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts.
• Ensures proper maintenance of tools and other electrical equipment; ensures safety of the work area.
• Drives a vehicle to and from work locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials.
• Orders, procures and assembles parts and materials from vendors and supply houses; performs operator maintenance on vehicles and keeps it in orderly condition; keeps records and makes reports of work accomplished and materials used.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23.04 to $32.45 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Norfleet , Talent Acquisition & Management Specialist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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