Licensed Electrician City-Wide

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools seeks a Licensed Electrician for citywide maintenance and facilities work. The role covers installation, repair, and renovation of electrical systems across school buildings and facilities, ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a State Electrical License (E2 Journeyman), a CT Class II license, and a few years of journeyman experience. Per contract, AFSCME 2267; typical daytime hours 6:30am–2:30pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or GED.
• Connecticut Motor Vehicle License - Class II desirable.
• State Electrical License - E2 Journeyman license required.
• Three years of journeyman experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures and apparatus.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.
• Maintains all safety procedures and follows district policies.
• Coordinates work with building custodian, department head or principal.
• Assists in emergency maintenance operations.
• Instructs custodians and maintenance workers on proper use of tools used in electrical repairs.

Skills

Electrical work

Blueprints/diagrams

Safety procedures

Electrical testing

Education

State Electrical License - E2 Journeyman

Connecticut Driver’s License - Class II

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice program completion desirable

Tools

Wiring tools

Testing instruments

Drills

Welding machine

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance & Custodial/ Electrician
• Location: City Wide
• Date Available: 09/21/2026

POSITION TITLE: LICENSED ELECTRICIAN - CITYWIDE

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE/FACILITIES

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE/FACILITIES SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY: Performs skilled electrical work in the maintenance, repair and renovation of school buildings and facilities, including therein all electrical fixtures and performs general maintenance work as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives oral or written work order from supervisor
• Studies building plans, blueprints, diagrams or drawings to determine equipment, tools and materials required.
• Estimates time and materials cost.
• Assists in estimating major renovation jobs.
• Supervises assigned helpers as required.
• Plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures and apparatus.
• Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints to ensure that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.
• Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as Ohmmeter, battery and buzzer oscilloscope.
• Observes functioning of equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including drills and welding machine.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures.
• Reports work accomplished orally and in writing to supervisor.
• Is available for work beyond regular hours and performs general maintenance work and all other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Prepares and follows a preventative maintenance schedule.
• Inspects equipment, facilities and recommends repair or replacement action to supervisor.
• Coordinates work with building custodian, department head or principal.
• Assists in emergency maintenance operations.
• Instructs custodians and maintenance workers on the proper use of tools used in electrical repairs.
• Maintains all safety and code requirements.
• Performs general maintenance work as needed.
• Performs ground maintenance work as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABLILTY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Connecticut Motor Vehicle License - Class II license desirable. State Electrical License - E2 Journeyman License required. Extensive work background in fire alarm installation and troubleshooting. Experience in installation and repair of emergency lighting and generating systems. Completion of an approved apprentice program desirable. Three (3) years of experience at the journeyman level desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKlLLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with l Os and l 00s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies. Working knowledge of public building and structural design. Knowledge of building code conformance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally, the employee will lift heavier items and should do so with assistance. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee must have the ability to work in poor weather conditions, including, heat, cold, rain and snow. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers and sprays. The employee must be able to meet.

Salary:

Per Contract, AFSCME 2267 Contract

Work hours:

6:30am - 2:30pm

Date of Service:

ASAP