PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Oversee electrical projects in maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems, services, and equipment for the District. Maintain and provide for the safe condition and operation of all electrical systems and fixtures in District facilities. Ensure the District complies with electrical and safety codes as related to field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma/ GED

Valid Texas Drivers Licenses

Valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License, required

Valid State of Texas Master Electrician License, preferred

Special Knowledge/ Skills:

• Knowledge and skills to qualify as a Journeyman Electrician in accordance with industry standards
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring and operating principles of motors, current electrical codes and ordinances
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and written reference material
• Knowledge of local electrical codes
• Strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the performance of electrical staff
• Ability to follow and issue written and verbal instructions
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate heavy machinery as needed

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of electrical industry experience

Public Education or Commercial Experience, preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Driving record that meets the requirements of the District's insurance carrier

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Coordinate the sequencing and scheduling of electrical work with other trades to ensure timely project completion within budget.

Review each project before to determine priorities and recommend approaches to completing the project effectively and efficiently.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and written reference material outlining the scope of various projects, and transfer that understanding to staff assigned to project.

Conduct inspections to maintain a high degree of quality control; and set and maintain standards that meet code compliance and safety features of the District, City, State, and federal regulatory agencies.

Oversee installation of new equipment, including but not limited to conduit, plugs, electrical eyes, timers, exterior security lighting, classroom lighting, ground-fault circuits, computer outlets, exit lights, and security controls.

Review and conduct ongoing efforts of preventative maintenance on appliances and electrical apparatuses throughout the District, including food services.

Analyze and assign approved new installations and upgrades on wiring, construction, inspections and changes for electrical involvement; budget project costs and time allocations to make effective and efficient reports to department supervisors.

Conduct an ongoing review of the District's electrical supply to provide advice to decision-makers on life expectancy and necessary replacement cycles.

Monitor limited electrical services and components with frequent downtime to keep the District operable under emergencies and other conditions.

Prioritize work orders, and tasks to electricians based on safety, urgency, code, and/or functionality priorities.

Observe, train, and instruct all electrical staff to assist with advancing their knowledge and skills and to determine the most effective training needed.

Track work progress utilizing the work order system

Prepare written reports and updates on projects and work orders as requested to keep Supervisor current on assignments and cost controls.

Interface with campus and department administrators to insure needs are met by electrical staff

Respond timely when serving on-call duty

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to the Supervisor immediately

Accurately report work hours using the sign-in system to report start and end times

Utilize effective communication skills; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful

Comply with all policies, procedures, legal requirements, and verbal or written directives

Comply with the Employee Standards of Conduct

Work overtime as needed

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

EQUIPMENT USED:

Ladders, hand and power tools, and light truck or van, computer and/or portable devices, meters, testers, dolly, heavy machinery, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

Assist in the supervision and evaluation of performance of the Electrician Staff

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate and follow instructions both verbal and written; read blueprints and schematics; ability to work well independently or with other people. Computer reporting.

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide travel. Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching, moderate to heavy lifting and carrying. Ability to operate hand and power tools, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work outdoors and indoors, exposure to extreme temperatures. Work around equipment with moving parts, exposure to electrical hazards. Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a trailer.