Maintenance Worker- Electrician

Transmission & Distribution World; Paterson, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking qualified maintenance staff with electrical trade experience to install, inspect, repair and maintain electrical equipment and systems throughout the district. Immediate starting date and a full-time position are offered.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid electrician’s license, pass a colorblindness test, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have three years of experience in work involving 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.
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate clear English communication, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, power circuits, and controllers; determine repairs or replacements.
• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service high and low tension power and light feeders and related equipment.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.
• Use test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Perform emergency electrical repairs and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Test equipment usage

Education

High school diploma

Electrician’s license

Tools

Test meters

Job description

Job Details

Job ID:5908791

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Today

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

1. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.


2. Have three years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.


3. Holds a valid electrician’s license.


4. Pass a colorblindness test.


5. Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.


6. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.


7. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.


8. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.


9. 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.


10. 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 writing, cables, fixtures, and appliances of varied types.


11. Use various types of test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.


12. Make emergency electrical repairs, trouble shoots malfunctions and breakdowns; inspect work in progress and completed work for defects, fire hazards or other unsafe conditions.


13. Be familiar with the use of various types of conduits and fittings, cables, insulators, and other equipment.


14. Work from electrical schematics, plans, and specifications in accordance with established procedures.


15. Requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use electrical equipment, materials, and supplies.


16. Keep records of equipment used, work done, and time spent.


17. Read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.


18. Analyze problems involving electrical installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair work, and develop effective work methods.


19. Remember, and carry out oral and written directions.


20. Demonstrate positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic.


21. Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.


22. Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff, and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.


23. Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.


24. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.


25. 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.


26. 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.

• 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 Affiant 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.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$58,106$75,506 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyle Ruppel


• 90 Delaware Ave


• Paterson, New Jersey 50220


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]