Electrician, SE Quad (260 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is hiring a skilled Electrician to perform and oversee electrical work across campuses. You will read blueprints, install conduits, and ensure all work complies with national and municipal codes while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires a Texas Journeyman Electrician license and four years of related experience. Ability to respond to emergencies, work in multi-story buildings, and communicate effectively with staff and contractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Journeyman Electrician License.
• Four (4) years of work-related experience in an electrical field.
• Must be able to pass the Asbestos physical and obtain certification within 90 days after the hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to work under general supervision.
• Ability to communicate with district and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical craft functions using proper procedures and safety equipment.
• Identify and control hazardous conditions; ensure safety precautions before proceeding.
• Use test equipment to detect hazards and determine needs for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Layout and install electrical systems per codes; read blueprints and diagrams.
• Install conduits, pull boxes, and related systems with proper workmanship.
• Conform to district vehicle policies; report accidents or injuries promptly.
• Complete work orders, requisitions, and related documents.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical equipment to ensure safety and compatibility.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours call-outs.

Skills

Safety procedures

Hazard identification

Blueprint reading

Test equipment use

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ohm/amp meters

Test equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Description

Description

• Perform all functions in the electrical craft using proper procedures and safety equipment.
• With proper training and continuing education, required to identify and control hazardous working conditions and ensure all safety precautions have been taken before proceeding.
• Use proper test equipment to detect hazards and needs for adjustments, relocation, or replacement of electrical equipment.
• Estimate materials, order and obtain materials required, and inform immediate supervisor of needs and requirements to complete each job.
• Layout new or modified installations to conform to national and municipal electrical codes. Read blueprints and diagrams for correctly wiring electrical installations.
• Install all electrical conduits, pull boxes, and necessary systems using good workmanship and proper tools and equipment.
• Conform to all District policies regarding vehicle operation and seat belt policy whether as a driver or passenger in a District vehicle. Notify supervisors of any accident or injury in a timely manner.
• Complete required documentation to include work orders, material requisitions, purchase orders, and other related documents.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair all electrical equipment and components to ensure compatibility and safety to each installation.
• Obtain and set up scaffolds, ladders, and personnel lifts to perform electrical work in multi-story, high rise buildings. Perform electrical work in, about, and under each campus as necessary.
• Maintain district vehicle with periodic vehicle maintenance inspection, inform supervisor of any known problems with tools or vehicles in a timely manner, and uses all tools in the manner for which they are intended.
• Communicate effectively with department heads, principals, and all other maintenance personnel in a professional manner to locate, correct, repair, and complete each job or project.
• Must be able to respond to emergency and after hour call-outs.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises apprentice or helper

Qualifications

• Accredited High School Diploma or equivalent (U.S.A. equivalency).
• Four (4) years of work-related experience in an electrical field.
• Must have a valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Journeyman Electrician License
• Must be able to pass the Asbestos physical and obtain certification within 90 days after the hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to perform responsibilities under general supervision.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of various types of electrical equipment to include ohm and amperage meters, test equipment, general hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of District and contractor person.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces; frequently required to use ladder, climb or balance at a height up to 30 feet.
• Must be able to respond to emergency and after hour emergencies.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.
• Must maintain a Texas Driver's License that meets Dallas ISD standards.
• Must be able to pass the Dallas ISD random drug test.