Electrician

Norristown Area School District; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Norristown Area School District is seeking an Electrician to implement and maintain electrical maintenance services within established guidelines and standards at the Administration Building in Norristown, PA.

The role covers wiring, control, and lighting system upkeep, with duties including inspection, troubleshooting, and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Minimum four years' experience in commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of budgets and ability to monitor budget processes.
• Strong organizational skills and strategic planning skills, pro-social collaboration, communication and planning skills, and technology skills.
• Ability to be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with staff and students.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Assesses equipment, materials and labor needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance activities meet district standards.
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
• Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using handtools and power tools
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
• Coordinates the services and activities of outside, trade-related, contractors (through maintenance foreman) as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Resolving complex and/or difficult maintenance issues (e.g. electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, fire/security alarms, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that District locations are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Completes electrical system related work orders to skilled maintenance staff for the purpose of ensuring that District locations are maintained in a safe working/learning environment and meeting District guidelines within the approved budget.
• Performs all assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Budget knowledge

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication

Technology skills

Flexibility

Self-directed

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Electrician

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Job Details

Job ID: 5374333
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2025 4:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

At this time a vacancy exists for an Electrician within the Norristown Area School District, to implement and maintain electrical maintenance services within established guidelines and standards and to perform skilled electrical maintenance as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses equipment, materials and labor needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance activities meet district standards.
• Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
• Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using handtools and power tools
• Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
• Coordinates the services and activities of outside, trade-related, contractors (through maintenance foreman) as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Resolving complex and/or difficult maintenance issues (e.g. electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, fire/security alarms, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that District locations are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Completes electrical system related work orders to skilled maintenance staff for the purpose of ensuring that District locations are maintained in a safe working/learning environment and meeting District guidelines within the approved budget.
• Performs all assignments as directed by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Minimum four years' experience in commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of budgets and ability to monitor budget processes.
• Strong organizational skills and strategic planning skills, pro-social collaboration, communication and planning skills, and technology skills.
• Ability to be flexible, self-directed, and motivated.
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with staff and students.
• Ability to do job responsibilities with minimal supervision and ability to schedule time to meet deadlines.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

SHIFT HOURS

9AM-5PM

PAY RATE

$37.93 (Per EANA Contract)

Position Type: Full-Time