Master Class/Class I/Electrician

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays and vacation days

Longevity pay

Annual work clothing allowance

Overtime pay

Career advancement opportunities

Overtime pay

Act of God days

Career advancement

Job summary

A local school district in Livonia is searching for a dedicated Electrician to join their maintenance department. The successful candidate will hold an Electrical Master or Journeyman license, with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical systems and complying with call-in requirements. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, pension plans, and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring a supportive working environment for staff.

Qualifications

• Electrical Master/Journeyman license required with minimum 2 years experience.
• Experience in commercial building electrical repair and installation preferred.
• Ability to obtain a chauffeur’s license is necessary.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a chauffeur’s license.
• Willingness to work at high places.
• Self-motivated and teamwork oriented.
• Willingness to accept additional training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems within Livonia Public Schools.
• Respond to 24-hour call-ins as necessary.
• Report to the Supervisor of Maintenance.

Skills

Electrical repair and installation

Ability to read schematics and blueprints

Self-motivated

Teamwork oriented

Willingness to accept additional training

Education

Electrical Master/Journeyman license

Tools

Chauffeur’s license

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Class I/Journeyman/Master/Electrician
• Date Posted: 4/21/2025
• Location: Livonia Public Schools - Operations
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

Master Class/Class I/ Electrician Position Description

Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Electrician for the Maintenance Department.

District Overview

Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,900 staff members, serving approximately 13,300 students pre‑K – post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $175 million, with a state funding of $9,608 per pupil.

Benefits of Working with Livonia Public Schools

Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax‑deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees monthly retirement benefit payments over a lifetime once age and service requirements are met. Additionally, new employees are automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), a portable, tax‑deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 2% of contributions.

Beyond the satisfaction of supporting student growth, employees enjoy:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage
  • Maximum allowed by Michigan law.
  • Family coverage for 30+ hour weeks.
  • Single coverage for 20–29 hour weeks.
  • Optional cash‑in‑lieu option.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
  • District pays 100% of the premium.
• Long‑term disability coverage
  • District pays 100% of premium for 20+ hour weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Confidential, short‑term counseling, available 7 days a week, no cost.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Annual work clothing allowance.
• Overtime pay beyond 8 hours per day.
• Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Additionally, children of employees living outside district boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools through school choice.

Qualifications

• Electrical Master/Journeyman license with at least two years of related experience; additional experience desirable.
• Electrical repair and installation experience in commercial buildings preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a chauffeur’s license.
• Willingness to work at high places.
• Self‑motivated and teamwork oriented.
• Willingness to accept additional training.

Conditions of Employment

• Regular hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Maintenance employees are subject to 24‑hour call‑in and must work required hours; outstanding attendance record required.
• Specific details discussed during interview and hiring.
• Employee reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• Salary and benefits per agreement with AFL‑CIO Local 118.

Applications

All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack accessible on the Livonia Public Schools website. Applications must include a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Livonia Public Schools School District prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or transgender status), national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.