Electrician, SE Squad (260 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a licensed Journeyman Electrician to perform electrical work in district facilities and campuses. Responsibilities include installing conduits, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and code compliance across multi-story buildings.

You will troubleshoot, test, and repair electrical equipment, estimate materials, and coordinate with district staff. Must hold a valid Texas Journeyman license and pass required certifications, with after-hours

Qualifications

• High School diploma or USA equivalency required.
• Four (4) years of work-related experience in an electrical field required.
• Must have a valid Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Journeyman Electrician License.
• Must be able to pass asbestos physical and obtain certification within 90 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions in the electrical craft using proper procedures and safety equipment.
• Identify and control hazardous working conditions and ensure safety precautions 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 supervisor of needs.
• Layout installations conforming to electrical codes; read blueprints and diagrams for wiring.
• Install electrical conduits, pull boxes, and related systems with proper workmanship.

Skills

Electrical work

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Test equipment

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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or USA equivalency required.
• Four (4) years of work-related experience in an electrical field required.
• 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 personnel and contractors.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces; frequently required to use ladder, climb or balance at a height up to 30 feet.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position.
• Valid Texas driver's license and a driving record that meets District's standard.
• 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.