Electrician Journeyman- Plant Services

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks a skilled Journeyman Electrician to install, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, motors, and lighting across district facilities. You will plan layouts for new installations and maintain complex systems, including range hood and dishwasher fan hardware.

The role requires a current Journeyman Electrician License, a minimum of five years in commercial maintenance, and adherence to NFPA-70E safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; trade courses in electrical industry beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years as journeyman-level electrician in commercial or maintenance sectors.
• Must hold a valid Journeyman Electricians License.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code and electrical drawings/blueprints.
• Must obtain Asbestos Supervisor and Lead Renovator certificates within one year of hire.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and install electrical equipment, motors and motor controls.
• Install and repair lighting fixtures and connections.
• Plan and lay out new electrical installations and additions to wiring.
• Install/maintain remote control devices for motor connections.
• Maintain major electrical equipment for range hood systems and dishwasher fans.
• Perform preventative maintenance on life safety equipment and keep logs.
• Follow NFPA-70E safety policies and other safety rules.
• Comply with National Electrical Code in new and existing work.
• Cross-train other employees and lead large multi-person jobs when required.
• Use School Dude to document labor, materials, and data; use SunTrust Spending Platform for P-Card purchases.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Blueprint reading

Driver's license

NFPA-70E safety knowledge

Electrical theory

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

School Dude maintenance software

SunTrust Spending Platform

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for the installation, trouble-shooting and repair of all types of electrical equipment, motors, motor controls and the installation, trouble-shooting, control and repairs of industrial and general lighting fixtures and connections.

• Trouble-shoots, repairs and installs electrical equipment, motors, motor controls.
• Installs and repairs all types of lighting.
• Performs moderate planning and layout of new electrical installations and additions to existing wiring.
• Installs and/or maintains remote control devices for magnetic motor connections.
• Installs, and maintains major electrical equipment associated with range hood systems and dishwasher fans.
• Repairs and maintains electric motors, motor controls and time clocks and industrial lighting control
• Performs preventative maintenance on crucial life safety equipment in the buildings as assigned and keeps updated log.
• Follows and helps ensure safe work practices as mandated by NFPA-70E and other departmental safety policies.
• Follows all regulations mandated by the National Electrical Code in both new work and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Participates in cross-training of other employees.
• Acts as a lead on large jobs that require multiple electrical employees.
• Access and navigate the School Dude maintenance software to document labor, materials, and other applicable data.
• Access and navigate the SunTrust Spending Platform to reconcile P-Card purchases.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Essential Duties

• Trouble-shoots, repairs and installs electrical equipment, motors, motor controls.
• Installs and repairs all types of lighting.
• Performs moderate planning and layout of new electrical installations and additions to existing wiring.
• Installs and/or maintains remote control devices for magnetic motor connections.
• Installs, and maintains major electrical equipment associated with range hood systems and dishwasher fans.
• Repairs and maintains electric motors, motor controls and time clocks and industrial lighting control
• Performs preventative maintenance on crucial life safety equipment in the buildings as assigned and keeps updated log.
• Follows and helps ensure safe work practices as mandated by NFPA-70E and other departmental safety policies.
• Follows all regulations mandated by the National Electrical Code in both new work and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Participates in cross-training of other employees.
• Acts as a lead on large jobs that require multiple electrical employees.
• Access and navigate the School Dude maintenance software to document labor, materials, and other applicable data.
• Access and navigate the SunTrust Spending Platform to reconcile P-Card purchases.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

Completion of a standard high school, GED, and trade or vocational courses in the electrical industry is considered beneficial. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a skilled journeyman level electrician in the commercial or maintenance level of the electrical industry and/or have considerable experience as an Electrician I. Must possess a valid and updated Journeyman Level Electricians License. Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code, standard practices, tools, test equipment and terminology of the electrical trade. Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and the ability to make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment. Must be able to read and understand electrical building drawings and blueprints. Must obtain an Asbestos Supervisor and Lead Renovator certificate within one year of hire. Must possess a valid Virginia Driver's License.

For a complete job description visit http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Electrician_II.pdf

The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4, and 4-6).

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this Link, NNPS COMPENSATION.