Journeyman Electrician, 8.0 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Perm

About the role

Serves as a journeyman-level electrician. Responsible for performing duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, light fixtures, and security and fire alarm systems or equivalent. Monitors and inspects the work of service contractors and assists district employees, including low voltage technicians working for the Facility Operations Department.

Responsibilities

• Interprets prepared sketches, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints utilizing Bluebeam construction software.
• Plans work based on appropriate sequence and procedure.
• Determines required supplies and materials and takes action to ensure the availability of such materials at the time needed.
• Maintains, alters, and repairs wiring, electrical devices, machinery, and equipment.
• Installs and connects electrical equipment to wiring and power systems.
• Performs installations of light fixtures, outlets, switches, make wire connections, cut, threading, bend conduit, pull wires, splicing, and soldering.
• Replacing faulty electrical components and defective wiring and making connections to electrical installations.
• Oversees work and/or directs Limited Maintenance Electrician Apprentices and other staff in performing the above work.
• Installs line voltage, and low voltage security and fire alarm systems.
• Maintains and repairs building electronic control systems associated with Simplex clocks and Climatech, Wattstopper, and Greengate Lighting Control Systems.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of Musco Athletic Lighting Control systems and multiple Theatrical Lighting Control Systems from various manufacturers.
• Performs routine checking and diagnostic work on microprocessor-based equipment, including Telecenter U intercoms and public address systems.
• Develops scopes of work and coordinates work to be performed by outside contractors.
• Performs inspections of work performed by outside electrical contractors (e.g., new school sites, electrical system upgrades/expansions, major remodels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactorily completed and within local/State/Federal codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator and/or designee.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of journeyman-level experience.
• Possess and maintain the appropriate General Journeyman Electrical license valid in the state of Oregon (four-year program).
• May be trained in First Aid, CPR, and defibrillator training.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical principles, construction, technical wiring schematics, and following specifications.
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical circuits, fixtures, switches, circuit breakers, and other related electrical equipment, including diagnosing generator electrical issues and other unforeseen electrical issues.
• Strong knowledge of the operation of lighting control/intercom computerized systems and the ability to diagnose and perform repairs.
• Ability to work effectively in a school environment with a priority emphasis on safety and minimal disruption of the educational instruction program.
• Initiative and the ability to work with minimal direction, sound judgment, and decision-making capabilities are essential.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to electrical apprentices.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district-owned vehicles.
• Ability to operate power equipment and maintain lift certification.
• Ability to utilize office technology to document assigned work, control inventories, initiate service orders, etc., including spreadsheet and word processing documents.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening the engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

Desired qualifications

• Bilingual and bicultural skills.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with other staff in a team environment.

Pay

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Classified wage schedule for job group J37 (2026-2027): Step 2