Electrician, 2024

Position Title: Electrician

Payroll/Personnel Type: 12 Month

Job #: 6165

Reports to: Facilities Maintenance Manager/Designee

Shift Length: 8 Hour Day

Union Eligibility: Eligible

Starting Salary: $75,000

Position Summary:

This is skilled work at the journeyman level in installing, alternating, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems. Employees in this class are responsible for performing skilled electrical tasks by standard practices of the trade. Work involves installing, maintaining, and repairing cafeteria equipment, electrical systems and controls, and various electrical installations. Work assignments are received orally or in writing and may be accompanied by illustrative sketches, diagrams, or blueprints.

Essential Functions:

• Assembles, installs, and tests electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment, and wiring used in lighting, power, and other electrical installations throughout the school system

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrically operated cafeteria equipment such as refrigerators, dishwashers, mixers, and ovens; installs, maintains and repairs stage lighting systems and provides technical assistance in the operation of such installations

• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of classroom and office lighting, clock, and bell systems

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical controls on boilers, furnaces, and electrical motors

• Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment. Performs related work as required

• Must maintain a valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade

• Knowledge of national and local electrical codes

• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade

• Ability to locate, diagnose, and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment

• Ability to work from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints

• Ability to observe safety precautions in carrying out assigned tasks

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Skill in the use of the standard tools, machines, and equipment of the electrical trade

Experience:

• Minimum of six years experience as a journeyman electrician

Education:

• Graduation from a general or technical high school

• State of Missouri industrial electrician's license (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.

• Fully-paid health insurance for self

• $30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)

• $40,000 group term life insurance

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

• Pension plan

• Robust wellness programs

Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.