Electrician I

Wayne County Public Schools – Maintenance Department

About the Role

Employee will perform maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work includes independent performance of less technical tasks of the electrical trade with detailed instructions 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 the supervisor. Errors could result in loss of life and/or extensive damage to property. Work is reviewed to determine that assigned tasks are completed satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Installs fixtures, outlets, and switches, and makes wire connections.
• Cuts, threads, and bends conduit and pulls wire through conduit.
• Replaces defective wiring and makes connections to electrical installations being renovated.
• Replaces faulty electrical components.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment.

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma.
• Experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems is desired.
• Must be able to bend, push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Skills

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance, and repair.
• Some knowledge of the practices and methods of the electrical trade.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Ability to understand and work from simple pencil drawings.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

Pay

Starting salary: Grade 61 ($34,885.80 to $50,197.80).

Schedule

12-month work year.