Maintenance Electrician #16-27
Newport Mesa Unified School District
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Job summary
Newport Mesa Unified School District is seeking a journeyman electrician to perform installation, maintenance and repair of district electrical systems in a busy Maintenance and Operations department. You will install wiring, receptacles, lighting controls and power distribution, while ensuring safety and code compliance across district facilities.
The role requires a high school diploma with an approved electrical apprenticeship and four years of journey-level experience, plus a valid
Qualifications
- High school diploma and completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship or equivalent.
- Four years of journey-level electrical experience required.
- Valid California driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Perform journey-level electrical work in installation, maintenance, repair and alterations of district electrical systems.
- Install/repair receptacles, switches, lighting controls; manage power connections.
- Install wire molds, determine circuits, install conduit runs; manage panel boards and emergency lighting.
- Coordinate with departments and respond to emergency service calls as needed.
- Supervise assigned helpers and ensure safety compliance.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications
This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.
There is currently one vacancy in the Maintenance and Operations Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
Under the direction of the Manager, Maintenance and Operations, perform journey-level electrical and specialized work involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alterations of various District electrical systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program in field of specialty and four years journey-level electrical experience.
Valid California driver's license.
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Written Examination: 50%
Performance/Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually and in-person, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual Written Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7th.
The in-person Performance/Qualifications Appraisal Interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 21st.
- Perform journey-level electrical and specialized work involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and alterations of various District electrical systems
- Install, repair and maintain electrical receptacles, switches, controls and lighting systems; replace fuses; assure power connection to fixtures and lighting controls
- Install wire molds for computer labs; determine necessary circuits and evaluate breaker space; add new circuits; install conduit runs as required
- Install and maintain power distribution, transformers, circuit breaker systems, electrical panel boards and emergency lighting systems
- Maintain and repair a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems including ovens, hot food carts, generators, exhaust fans and emergency lights and other related equipment
- Install and maintain shop machinery and power tools; estimate costs and order parts, supplies and equipment for electrical projects; maintain related records
- Communicate with other departments and administrators regarding projects and job requests
- Operate a variety of electrical tools and equipment; drive a vehicle to assigned sites to conduct work; respond to emergency service calls as needed
- Assure compliance with District policies and building, health and safety codes applicable to the electrical trade
- Coordinate and direct the work of assigned helpers
- Assist with maintenance and special projects as assigned
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Methods, materials and equipment used in electrical installation, alterations and repair work
- Principles and practices of electrical systems
- Building, health and safety codes related to the electrical trade
- Operation of hand and machine tools used in the electrical trade
- Appropriate health and safety procedures
- Technical aspects of field of specialty
- Basic record-keeping techniques
- Perform skilled electrical repair and maintenance work
- Operate a variety of electrical tools and equipment skillfully
- Plan and lay out electrical work
- Work from sketches, diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Work independently with little direction
- Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
Indoor and outdoor environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Exposure to fumes, dust and odors
Physical Demands
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various tools and equipment used in the electrical trade
Heavy physical labor
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Seeing to perform electrical duties
Climbing ladders and scaffolding
Standing for extended periods of time
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Working around and with machinery having moving parts
Exposure to high voltage and electrical shock
Working on ladders or scaffolding
Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber
August 2016
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- Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments
- The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fifteen (15) days depending on the work calendar
- Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees
- All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security
- If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security
- Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement
- The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week
- This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees
- For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans
- For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis
- Dependent coverage is available
See all benefit options here: https://web.nmusd.us/departments/business-services/risk-management/benefits
- The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth
- Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related
- Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year
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