ELECTRICIAN

Oak Harbor Public Schools; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 49,825 - 70,962; Full time

Job summary

Oak Harbor Public Schools is looking for a Maintenance Electrician to maintain electrical services throughout the district. This position requires completion of an apprenticeship and a valid Washington State license as a nonresidential maintenance electrician.

The role involves installing and troubleshooting electrical systems, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe operations. The pay level starts at $43.84 for the 2025-2026 school year.

Qualified candidates should have at least six years of experience in maintenance and commercial/industrial electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as an electrician.
• Minimum of six years experience in maintenance of facility electrical systems.
• Minimum of four years experience in new construction as an electrician.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities for completion of work orders and respond to emergencies.
• Install and service electrical circuits and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot and evaluate electrical circuits.
• Communicate with district staff regarding electrical issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Visual concentration

Dexterity

Precision

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Washington State license as a nonresidential maintenance electrician

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as an electrician
• Valid Washington State driver's license
• Washington State license as a nonresidential maintenance electrician
• Six years of increasingly responsible experience as a journey-level electrician
• Minimum of six years experience in maintenance of facility electrical systems (commercial or industrial)
• Minimum of four years experience in new construction as an electrician
• High school graduation or equivalent

General Information

8.0 hours per day (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch period) for 260 days per year, maintaining electrical services throughout the district. Position requires visual concentration, dexterity, and precision; lifting and carrying heavy objects; standing for prolonged periods; working at heights; wearing protective clothing; travel between work sites (vehicle provided by district). May be exposed to high-voltage panels and may be called for electrical emergencies during offshift hours.

Maintenance/Electrician pay level begins at $43.84 for the 2025‑2026 school year and is expected to increase for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets priorities for completion of work orders; responds immediately to emergency needs.
• Installs and/or moves power circuits, lighting systems, power cables; runs conduit and pulls wires; repairs main electrical service and feeders; locates underground electrical services.
• Relocates lights, switches, and receptacles; replaces bulbs and lighting fixtures; troubleshoots electrical devices, evaluates electrical circuits, ensures proper grounding; selects appropriate equipment for electrical installations.
• Orders electrical parts and supplies; communicates with district staff concerning electrical problems; works with other maintenance staff on projects; provides backup operation for Energy Management Control System (EMCS) operator.
• Draws wiring diagrams; works with independent contractors and outside agencies.
• Monitors, troubleshoots and repairs fire detection systems; coordinates with specialty contractors as needed.
• Operates and maintains standby generators.
• Conducts annual thermal camera scans and lighting surveys; coordinates battery, lamp, and ballast recycle.
• Troubleshoots security systems and low voltage irrigation control systems.
• Maintains man lifts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.