Maintenance Electrician & Controls Specialist

Lafourche Parish School Board

Thibodaux (LA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Lafourche Parish School Board is hiring an Electrician-Mechanic Specialist for the Maintenance Warehouse in Thibodaux, LA. The role requires an electrical license, 5 years of electrical experience, and ability to lead helpers while performing preventive maintenance and repairs.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time with annual salary details disclosed and benefits discussed through the district. Reports to the Maintenance Foreman and collaborates with plumbing, HVAC, and cafeteria

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Electrical license from local, parish, city and/or state.
Five (5) years of experience, apprenticeship, training, and/or vocational training in electrical field.
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in this trade.
Ability to climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
Ability to perform electrical work and care for tools, materials and equipment safely.
Ability to make rough sketches, read blueprints, and work from specifications.
Ability to estimate materials and labor costs for minor electrical jobs.
Ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take prompt action.
Ability to keep simple records and make reports.
Ability to instruct and lead helpers.
Ability to read and write and make accurate arithmetic computations.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
Grasp, lift, maneuver, carry, push, pull, move, and set down (50-80 lbs.) objects on a daily basis safely.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned routine electrical preventive maintenance.
Handles electrical repairs according to work orders issued by designated supervisor.
Installs, inspects and repairs standard electrical equipment, including ballast, receptacles, switches, blowers, motors, restroom exhaust fans, emergency and exit lighting, and the changing of high reach light bulbs.
Troubleshooting electrical systems and maintain electrical systems to code.
Installation of electrical circuits, wiring and conduit installation, breaker panel repairs.
Ability to perform electrical repairs on sewer treatment plants and lift stations.
Installs, un-jamming and repairs on pumps.
Repairing of control circuits as needed for proper operation.
Work co-operatively and effectively with other departments: plumbing (assist on water heater controls and boilers), HVAC (installation of circuits for new window units and trouble shooting problems), Cafeteria (repair food equipment, braising pans, ovens, dishwashers, holding cabinets, etc.).
Makes rough estimates on materials needed for minor installations and repairs.
Advises on the selection, ordering, and storage of electrical supplies, materials, and equipment.
Complete work orders properly and return to supervisor.
Assumes responsibility of directing and/or guiding helper to perform his job correctly and safely for all parties.
Assumes responsibility of being driver of assigned service vehicle with routine required maintenance performed and to keep records of such maintenance.
Performs all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or by Superintendent.