Electrician - Night (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 103,352 - 139,827; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified applicants for the Electrician - Night position in the Office of Facilities Management – Project Control, Newark. The successful candidate will be placed as a provisional employee, later taking a Civil Service examination to qualify as a permanent employee.

duties include inspecting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining electrical equipment; installing high- and low-tension power systems; reading schematics; maintaining records and reporting

Qualifications

• High School diploma, vocational school graduation, or an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in installing, inspecting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
• Applicants lacking the required experience may substitute a current valid Electrical Contractor License issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Appointees may be required to pass a color‑blindness test.
• Appointees may be required to hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license if vehicle operation is necessary.
• Appointees may be required to possess a current, valid Electrical Contractor license issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and machine/elevator controllers to determine needed repairs or replacements; perform necessary repair and installation work.
• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service high‑ and low‑tension power and light feeders, generating and control equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches, outlets, signal systems, and other electrical wiring, cables, fixtures, and appliances.
• Oil, grease, and maintain electrical fixtures, appliances, and equipment, replacing worn parts.
• Use test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Make emergency electrical repairs, troubleshoot malfunctions and breakdowns, and inspect work in progress and completed work for defects, fire hazards, or other unsafe conditions.
• Work from electrical schematics, plans, and specifications in accordance with established procedures.
• Requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use electrical equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintain essential records and files.
• Learn to utilize various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Job description

Electrician - Night

Office of Facilities Management – Project Control, Newark Board of Education.

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Electrician - Night within the Office of Facilities Management – Project Control. (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval.)

This position is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; the successful candidate will be placed as a provisional employee and will later be required to take a Civil Service Commission examination. Candidates must score and rank high enough on the examination to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

Definition

Under direction, performs varied tasks involved in the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits; also performs related work as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma, vocational school graduation, or an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in installing, inspecting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
• Applicants lacking the required experience may substitute a current valid Electrical Contractor License issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Appointees may be required to pass a color‑blindness test.
• Appointees may be required to hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license if vehicle operation is necessary.
• Appointees may be required to possess a current, valid Electrical Contractor license issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and machine/elevator controllers to determine needed repairs or replacements; perform necessary repair and installation work.
• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service high‑ and low‑tension power and light feeders, generating and control equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches, outlets, signal systems, and other electrical wiring, cables, fixtures, and appliances.
• Oil, grease, and maintain electrical fixtures, appliances, and equipment, replacing worn parts.
• Use test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Make emergency electrical repairs, troubleshoot malfunctions and breakdowns, and inspect work in progress and completed work for defects, fire hazards, or other unsafe conditions.
• Work from electrical schematics, plans, and specifications in accordance with established procedures.
• Requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use electrical equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Maintain essential records and files.
• Learn to utilize various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment and techniques involved in installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining cables, wiring, motors, generators, pumps, refrigerators, radios, sound equipment, switchboards, oil machinery, and circuits.
• Knowledge of challenges generally encountered in performance of electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.
• Ability to analyze problems involving electrical installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to install, inspect, repair, and maintain cables, wiring, motors, generators, pumps, refrigerators, radios, sound equipment, oil burners, and other electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, machinery, and circuits under varying circumstances.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to order, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation; if the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Reporting To

Department Head

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $121,589
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) months
• Union Affiliation: Building Trades Union

Benefits

All full‑time staff receive competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical and prescription drug plans, employer‑paid dental and vision coverage, wellness and voluntary benefit programs, and paid time off. All employees receive paid personal and sick days, as well as vacation days for twelve‑month employees. For details, visit https://nboehrs.com/.

How to Apply

No application forms. The Newark Board of Education accepts only electronic applications.

Opening and Closing Dates

Opening Date: February 19, 2025

Closing Date: February 28, 2025 or until filled

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer.