Electrician - District Facilities & Electrical Systems

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; Full time

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

WE recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Position Information

• Position Title: Electrician
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Salary: $18.64 hourly
• Work Days: 249
• Location: Plant Services Department
• Reports To: Regional Coordinator

Primary Function: The job of Electrician is done for the purpose/s of maintaining electrical systems and components in safe operating condition; providing information on proper operation of electrical systems; identifying location of existing electrical systems; determining the efficient installation of additional systems.

Position will remain posted until filled.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or GED
• Certification/License Required: Valid Driver’s License
• Experience: Job related experience is required.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; able to work at heights using extension ladder, hydraulic lift or scaffolding; able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; knowledge of electrical codes, safety measures, and power requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Analyzes a variety of drawings (e.g. new and existing electrical systems, etc.) for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of additional systems.
• Assists other electrical personnel as needed (e.g. Licenses Electrician, etc.) for the purpose of completing electrical repairs and installations.
• Installs electrical systems on low and/or high voltage power (e.g. underground electrical conduit, fire alarms, switchboards, audiovisual alarms, etc.) for the purpose of providing updated, enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities.
• Performs work under a variety of conditions (e.g. heights requiring use of extension ladder or hydraulic lift, etc.) for the purpose of completing electrical repairs and installations.
• Repairs a wide variety of items, systems, and/or components (e.g. communication systems, door locks, lighting fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe, working condition.
• Requests equipment and supplies (e.g. switch boxes, wiring, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Researches a variety of work-related topics (e.g. state or federal regulations, new safety protocols, emerging trends, etc.) for the purpose of remaining current in the field as well as keeping the district up-to-date on new local, state, and federal regulations.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. power outages, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient, effective functioning of the work unit.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 or older), sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.