Electrician - Akron Public Schools

Electrician

Install, repair and maintain electrical fixtures and equipment including heating and air conditioning systems, fire alarm systems, motor and ventilation systems, lighting, and generators. This is skilled work in the installation and repair of electrical fixtures and equipment.

Ensure safety of students

Recommend needed equipment for district

Keep maintenance records accurate and up-to-date

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Maintain respect at all time for confidential information (e.g. employee records, personnel records)

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Locate and secure needed parts and supplies

Submit all forms and reports required

Assist in maintaining a program of preventative maintenance

Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electric devices and systems

Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and shutdown

Perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical fixtures such as : lights, convenience outlets, conduit, security lighting, bell systems, fire alarm systems, score boards, etc.

Maintain electrical and electronic controls of heating and air handling equipment such as : boilers, furnaces, air conditioning units, heat pumps, circulating pumps, clocks, etc.

Perform work assignments from written and / or oral instructions, including blueprints or sketches

Install, maintain, and repair generators, motors including three phase, switchboards, lights, various buzzer systems, clocks, and heater units including boilers, limit controls, and ignition

Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment

Assist in installation of new machinery and new service lines

Install and repair fire alarms

Perform routine service and cleaning of motors and starters and unit heaters

Assist other craftsmen in general building maintenance by performing the less difficult tasks

Supervise employees of lower grade

Purchase all materials and supplies needed for the electrical system

Attend meetings, seminars and staff training and development as required

Schedule repairs, installation and electrical inspection work to be performed

Install, repair, and maintain communication cables, power distribution cables, then splice pieces as required

Perform related duties as assigned by the Electric Foreman

Graduation from an accredited High School or G.E.D.

A minimum of three (3) years paid experience in the commercial or industrial electrical trade at the journeyman level.

Valid current State of Ohio Driver's License.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to listen effectively and actively.

Ability to problem solve.

Knowledge of electricity, needed parts, supplies and general maintenance.

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings and labels.

Knowledge of electrical theory and principles, statutory codes (i.e. Ohio State Electrical Code and Underwriters Rules), properties of materials and principles of operation of electrical equipment.

Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and blueprints.