Electrician Journeyman

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking an Auxiliary Electrical Technician to help maintain and repair electrical systems across district facilities. This role supports lighting, outlets, and related switching equipment, ensuring reliable operation for instructional spaces.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a Journeyman Electrical License, and a Texas Driver's License with limited moving violations in the past three years. Shift: Full-Time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Electrical License required.
• Texas Driver's License with less than three moving traffic violations in the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and repairing electrical systems in district facilities.
• Assist in maintaining lighting, electrical outlets and related switching equipment in all district facilities.
• Assist in the installation of electrical service.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing electrical equipment used in the schools and other departments.
• Operate and take proper care of vehicles and assigned equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Electrical systems

Maintenance manuals

Team communication

Electrical tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrical License

Texas Driver's License

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Drills

Sawzalls

Conduit benders

Bucket truck

Test equipment

Job description

Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans

Auxiliary Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 8 $26.24-$37.00

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Electrician Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:

As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To keep the electrical system and equipment in such an operating state that no major interruptions of the instructional system occur.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman Electrical License.
• Texas Driver's License with less that three (3) moving traffic violations within the past three (3) years

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Possess understanding of the functions of electrical systems.
• Exhibit ability to interpret manufacturer's maintenance and repair manuals/schematics.
• Possess ability to work with and communicate with fellow workers, teachers, and administrators.
• All electrical hand tools, drills, sawzalls, concrete saws, core drill, jack hammer (air/electrical), chop saw, hand conduit benders, PVC conduit Heater/benders, Hydraulic-K.) Punch, fish tape vac, cable puller, welders, bucket truck (up to 65 ft, all test equipment used in the trade.

EXPERIENCE:

• Successful experience in working with electrical systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist in Maintaining and repairing all interior and exterior building electrical systems.
• Assist in maintaining lighting, electrical outlets and related switching equipment in all district facilities.
• Assist in the installation of electrical service.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing electrical equipment used in the schools and other departments.
• Operate and take proper care of vehicles and assigned equipment.
• Assume responsibility for the clean up of any debris left from repair jobs and for the re-arranging of any equipment, furniture, or fixtures by moving them back to their original positions.
• Perform other duties as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Comprehending simple instructions both written and verbal.
• Writing simple correspondence.
• Interpreting manufacturer's maintenance and repair manuals/schematics.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Climbing pole to 100 ft plus.
• Lifting over 50 lbs.
• Crawling, kneeling, repeated bending.
• Seeing with corrected vision to aid in work done on scaffolds, ladders.
• Working out of a bucket truck.
• Working inside and outside with extreme temperatures.
• Working under buildings, in ditches, attics and roofs.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.