School Electrician & Maintenance Technician

TrulyHired; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey seeks a school-based electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the district. You will inspect, test, and service equipment, respond to outages, and work from schematics to install or replace components.

The ideal candidate has a valid electrician's license, a minimum of three years of related experience, and a reliable work ethic. Strong communication and teamwork with students, staff, and administrators are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment and circuits.
• Valid electrician's license.
• Colorblindness test compliance required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Excellent integrity and professional conduct.
• Ability to communicate in English, written and spoken.
• Ability to read plans and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, generators, pumps, and control systems to determine repairs or replacements.
• Install, maintain, inspect, repair, and service electrical feeders, transformers, motors, and related equipment.
• Use test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
• Perform emergency repairs and troubleshoot malfunctions; ensure safety and code compliance.
• Read and follow plans, schematics, and specifications; document work and time spent.

Skills

Electrician license

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey seeks a school-based electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the district. You will inspect, test, and service equipment, respond to outages, and work from schematics to install or replace components.

The ideal candidate has a valid electrician's license, a minimum of three years of related experience, and a reliable work ethic. Strong communication and teamwork with students, staff, and administrators are essential.