ELECTRICIAN - JOURNEYMAN

Broward County Public Schools; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 92,925,000 - 99,974,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Electrician for the Physical Plant Operations, Oakland Park location. The role focuses on maintenance, repair, and construction of lighting, power and control electrical systems, performed with accuracy and safety in mind.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of the district's Electrician Apprenticeship, or six years of related electrical experience with Florida certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Broward County School District's Electrician Apprenticeship Program.
• Or six years of verified electrical work experience with Florida certification prior to permanent status.
• Ability to read drawings and sketches; estimate materials and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction of lighting, power, and control electrical systems.
• Interpret drawings or sketches to determine materials and procedures.
• Work with minimal supervision; adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Read drawings

Electrical knowledge

Tool use

Safety aware

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrician Apprenticeship Program

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladder use

Job description

Requisition ID: 23849

Work Location: PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS

City: OAKLAND PARK

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in maintenance, repair, and construction of lighting, power and control electrical systems in a responsible and accurate manner.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Satisfactory completion of the Broward County School District\'s Electrician Apprenticeship Program.

Or

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Six (6) years of recent employed professionally paid electrical work experience. Possession of current valid Broward County or State of Florida certification as an electrician, or if not certified at the time of application, must pass Florida State Certification Exam prior to being placed on permanent status.

And

• Possess the ability to effect construction and repairs from drawings or sketches; estimate materials, supplies, and labor costs.
• Must have the ability to use all power and hand tools associated with the trade and perform all tasks with little or no supervision or assistance.
• Must have thorough knowledge of electricity and associated circuits and be able to determine the proper material for each job.
• Knowledge of standard electrical code requirements.
• Must possess a current certificate of competence.
• Ability to work effectively from ladders and scaffolding with due regard to safety for self and others.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to work well with others.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs/complete tasks without assistance.
• Must have a valid Florida driver\'s license and, if essential to perform certain duties of the position, a proper Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with endorsement is required.
• Willing to answer emergency calls at all hours, including off hours.
• This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District\'s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

Link To Job Description

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-012.

Skills

COMPETENCIES

CERTIFICATIONS

LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

Advertisement Window: 08/10/2026 - Open Until Filled

Work Calendar: 261 Day Cal

Pay Grade: TC1201

Classification: Nonexempt

Compensation

Hourly Rate - $32.43 - $34.89 per hour

Shift Differential (If applicable) - /

NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range