Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician)

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking a Maintenance Electrician. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of electrical systems and must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and Master Electrician’s license for the City of Allentown. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of various electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to secure materials for repairs and installations.
• Proficiency in evaluating new products and techniques related to electrical service.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to electrical systems.
• Repair electrically operated equipment used by District personnel.
• Guide and instruct personnel on proper procedures for electrical systems.

Skills

Repair/installation of electrical systems

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

Master Electrician’s license for the City of Allentown

Job description

Overview

Maintenance (Electrician)

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a strong knowledge of the repair/installation of all types of electrical systems and electrically powered equipment including, but not limited to, overhead and underground service and service entrance, new construction rough-in, distribution panels, motor controls, switching systems, transformers, lighting systems, emergency systems, stage lighting, scoreboards, etc.
• Applicant must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Applicant must possess a Master Electrician’s license for the City of Allentown.
• Alternatives to the above, which the School Board may deem acceptable

Performance

• Performs preventive maintenance to electrical systems and recognizes present and/or potential problems which may cause electrical systems to malfunction.
• Performs preventive maintenance/repairs to electrically operated equipment used by District personnel and returns said equipment to use in a timely manner to minimize down time.
• Assumes the responsibility of determining the material required for first class repairs/installation of electrical systems and reports same to Facilities Services Department supervisors.
• Secures needed material and performs all installations/repairs to electrical systems in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer’s instructions to render a first class finished product.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect students, staff, and the general public from harm when making repairs to electrical systems or operating School District equipment and leaves all work areas clean, neat, and free of debris.
• Evaluates new products, equipment and techniques as they relate to electrical service and reports same to Facilities Services Department supervisors.
• Provides guidance and instructions to School District personnel on proper procedures for the operation of electrical systems and equipment in their assigned buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Services or his/her Assistant.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal and Sick time
• PSERS Retirement Fund
• Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group’s specific collective bargaining agreement.