Mechanic II - Electrical

Volusia County Schools; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Volusia County Schools in Ormond Beach seeks a Mechanic II - Electrical to provide electrical maintenance and repairs across school facilities. The role emphasizes safety, NEC compliance, and response to emergencies, with duties spanning transformers, generators, and main switchgear.

Responsibilities include project support, estimates, and multi-site coordination, with on-call shifts and evening/weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License or Florida State License.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in electrical installation and repair; four (4) years commercial experience.
• Pass written and demonstration tests when requested.
• On-call availability for emergency and disaster team; scheduled shift work.

Responsibilities

• Work hours and locations vary as needed.
• Prioritize safety of children and staff.
• Adhere to security procedures and professional demeanor.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair transformers and generators.
• Oversee new or renovation projects and ensure NEC compliance.
• Review projects and prepare material and labor estimates.
• Install electrical services for portable classrooms and facilities.
• Maintain truck inventory and maintenance forms.
• Assist in preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Respond to disasters or emergencies as required.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

NEC knowledge

Transformers

Generators

Project planning

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Florida State License

Job description

Job Posting Title Mechanic II - Electrical

Facility MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS

Classification 05-Support/Trade Service Professionals

Posting Number D3230331

Date Posted 10/28/2026

Closing Date 12/18/2026

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To provide technical services that create a safe environment for all students and employees of Volusia County Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. *Work hours and locations will change as the need arises. Perform all duties according to scheduled hours and locations as assigned.
2. *Assure the safety of children comes first.
3. *Abide by all security procedures.
4. *Represent Volusia County School Board (VCSB) and the Department with a positive and professional service-oriented demeanor.
5. Work as part of a team by establishing and maintaining working relationships that foster efficiency, productivity, quality results, and promotes cooperation with administrators, fellow employees, students, faculty and the public.
6. Complete and submit permit applications.
7. Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain and repair all transformers.
8. Install, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain and repair all generators
9. Oversee various new or renovation projects
10. *Perform work in accordance with the National Electrical Code
11. *Review projects and create material and labor estimates.
12. *Build and wire new electrical services for portable classrooms and other facilities.
13. *Remove, replace, and install electrical components (ballast, receptacles, switches, relays, contactor, transformers).
14. *Work with control wring on motor starters, air conditioning, chillers.
15. *Work with various voltages up to 480 volts AC.
16. *Work with large main switchgears from 3000 amps up.
17. *Perform infrared preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
18. *Calculate loads on projects and equipment, and determine all wiring and materials needed to complete the project.
19. *Maintain accurate truck inventory and all related list/ forms for each job as needed for maintenance operations.
20. *Assist in the assessment, planning and implementation of preventive maintenance procedures.
21. *Communicate verbally and in writing as assigned.
22. *Check and maintain assigned equipment on a daily basis.
23. *Report any damage/dangerous or hazardous situations related to work orders, equipment or vehicles to supervisor.
24. *Maintain a clean orderly work environment, which includes the service truck and all equipment.
25. *Perform various duties from a ladder, high lift, bucket truck or scaffold.
26. *Abide by safety rules/ standards when using tools and equipment, which includes wearing required safety equipment and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements.
27. *Wear provided designated departmental uniform.
28. *Attend and/ or conduct cross training sessions with others in the Division and apply skills/knowledge obtained.
29. *Respond during times of disaster/ emergency, as the need arises, including evenings and weekends.
30. *Operate school board vehicles, when assigned, in accordance with operational procedures and School Board Policy 505.
31. *Provide personal tools as required, to perform assigned work.
32. *Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisors

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

Position Summary

Position Code: 323506156

Title: Electrcial

Hours: 8

Months: 12

School/Site: Ormond

**Applicants must meet the requirements listed in the job description. **

Required Qualifications/Certifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, G.E.D.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License or Florida State License
• Minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in all types of electrical installation and repair
• Four (4) years Commercial experience
• Must be able to pass written and demonstration tests, upon request.
• Must be available after work hours (on-call) as a part of the emergency and disaster team.
• Must be available for scheduled shift work.
• Must be able to attend and complete various on-the-job training sessions.
• Provide personal hand tools in accordance with established department list.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment
• Must be able to operate school board vehicles, when assigned, in accordance with operational procedures and School Board Policy 505

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to understand and interpret blueprints, schematics, and written diagrams for use in troubleshooting, installations, repairs and renovations.
• Extensive knowledge of the National electronical Code (NEC)
• Knowledge of all types and sizes of all electrical transformers
• Knowledge of portable/fixed based generators
• Knowledge of project planning and preparation
• Knowledge of current technology, systems, and applications as it pertains to the related field.
• Ability to fulfill all work requirements competently.
• Ability to determine the materials, tools and time needed to complete an assignment.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to work productively with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform tedious tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend and use written instructions, directions regarding precautions, maintenance and recommended use of job-related chemicals, equipment, specialty and common tools or products.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Ability to participate in all types of emergency/disaster clean-up.
• Ability to report to assigned work locations.
• Desire to learn additional tasks through supervised maintenance job training.
• Familiar with Volusia County area or ability to read road maps.

REPORTS TO Supervisors, Multi-Trade

SUPERVISES Not Applicable

Salary Info

$21.01 to $25.64 per hour