Maintenance Worker - Carpenter

TrulyHired; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools seeks a licensed electrician to support school facilities. The role covers installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of electrical systems across campuses, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a valid electrician's license, pass a colorblindness test, and hold a valid driver’s license. Strong English communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration with staff and community.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years in electrical installation, inspection, repair and maintenance.
• Holds a valid electrician's license.
• Pass a colorblindness test.
• Have a valid driver's license with clean record.
• Demonstrate integrity and good character.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students, staff and community.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors and elevators; determine repairs or replacements.
• Install, maintain, inspect and service power feeders, transformers, motors and related equipment.
• Use test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters and ohmmeters.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and diagrams.
• Keep records of equipment used, work performed and time spent.
• Adhere to school laws, regulations and policies and maintain safety.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Plan interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Electrician license

Colorblindness test

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications:

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have three years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
• Holds a valid electrician's license.
• Pass a colorblindness test.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabuulary.
• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers of machines and elevators, ascertain the nature of needed repairs and/or replacement; does whatever repair and installation work is necessary.
• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service high and low tension power and light feeders, generating and control equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches, outlets, signal systems, and other electrical wiring, cables, fixtures, and appliances of varied types.
• Use various types of test equipment suvh as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Make emergency electrical repairs, trouble shoots mafunctions and breakdowns; inspect work in progress and completed work for defects, fire hazards or other unsafe conditions.
• Be familiar with the use of various types of conduits and fittings, cables, insulators, and other equipment.
• Work from electrical schematics, plans, and specifications in accordance with established procedures.
• Requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use electrical equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Keep records of equipment used, work done, and time spent.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.
• Analyze problems involving electrical installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair work, and develop effective work methods.
• Remember and carry out oral and written directions.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
• Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, State and local health agency requirements, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the School Business Administrator, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.