Electrician bei Surry County Schools

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the maintenance, installation, repair of electrical equipment in school buildings and facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work includes the independent performance of less technical tasks of the electrical trade for which detailed instructions are available. As experience is gained, more technical tasks are performed under supervision. Simple problems are resolved by the employee with more complex problems referred to superiors. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with school officials and various department heads. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Maintenance Director and Lead Electrician.

Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by vocational training in electrical field.
• General knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• General knowledge of approved electrical methods, practices, code requirements and safety standards.
• General knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of electrical wiring systems and controls in school system buildings and facilities.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of electrical work.
• Some skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform electrical installation and repair tasks.
• Ability to maintain and make minor repairs on electrical systems.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prefer some experience and knowledge on how to read blueprints and schematics.
• General knowledge in the use of electrical testing equipment.
• Possession of valid driver’s license issued by the state of North Carolina. Must maintain a safe driving record.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Reports to

Maintenance Director

Essential Functions

• Performs minor repairs to electrical systems and equipment.
• Assists in the installation of fixtures, outlets, and switches, and in making wire connections.
• Assists in the cutting, threading, and bending of conduit and pulling of wire through conduit.
• Assists in the replacement of defective wiring. 
• Assists in troubleshooting and replacing faulty electrical components.
• Performs repair tasks on a variety of electrical system including fuses, breakers, panels, branch circuits, light switches, receptacles, exhaust hood fans, motors and all other electrical system equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled electrical work.
• Helps install, maintain, and repair public address systems, fire alarm systems, clocks, well pump systems, sewer 1.A systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls and generator systems.
  
• Request, maintain and is responsible for the inventory and accountability of material, tools, repair parts and equipment assigned and that is issued for use.
• Responsible for the ensuring assigned automotive equipment is operated and maintained as outlined in applicable district’s procedures.
• Responsible for having a general working knowledge of the departments work order system and the document flow associated with that system.
• Perform other related work as required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including core drills, cherry pickers, scaffolds, electrical tools, etc.
• Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces.
• Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.

Special Requirements

• Requires the ability to read work orders, logs, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Requires the ability to prepare activity logs and reports according to prescribed formats.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work

performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.