DARE COUNTY SCHOOLS

                                                                       Electrician

                                                  Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

NATURE OF WORK

This is a highly skilled employee with experience in the installation, modification, or repair of building electrical systems. The employee reports directly to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor. Shall hold specialized licenses, permits and qualifications as may be necessary to maintain working relationships with technical and management professionals within the maintenance and construction field and as specified below.

ILLUSTRATIVE AND SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Responsible for troubleshooting, installing, maintaining, altering and repairing wiring, electrical devices, control circuits, machinery and equipment.
• Measuring, cutting, threading, bending assembly and installing conduit.
• Pulling wire through conduits and chases, completing spicing, soldering and connections to wiring systems, panels, etc.
• Evaluates electrical loads and service levels.
• Makes repairs and upgrades to athletic equipment (scoreboards, lighting, press box…)
• Uses a variety of hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to install, diagnose and repair electrical equipment.
• Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses and repairs instruments and products on location.
• Performs preventive maintenance, site surveys, replacement, and modifications as needed or requested.
• Prepares for on-site installation and repairs by examining building layout, anticipating difficulties, gathering materials and coordinating on-site work, as necessary.
• Maintains equipment by inspecting for signs of wear (maladjustment, mis-calibration, malfunction, and drift). 
• Documents work by completing paperwork on each job and maintaining files.
• Represents department by serving as a direct customer contact.
• Supports other Field Technicians by providing technical assistance and offering guidance.
• Utilizes project plans to prioritize and schedule work sequences.
• Determines parts to order for repairs and timeliness of need.
• Provides technical support as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The incumbent must have detailed knowledge of electrical theory, practices, methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of commercial and/or governmental buildings, as well as the design and operation of large motors and compressors. 

The incumbent must have the ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures, follow broad written or oral instructions, follow blueprints and diagrams, and to analyze building requirements and recommend systems or modifications. Ability to estimate the amount and value of needed repairs and to requisition items not in stock, to prepare and maintain routine preventive maintenance records and reports, and to train and supervise other workers.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Troubleshooting electrical control circuits
• Operation, installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of motors, pumps and controllers.
• Operation, installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of electrical space heating equipment.
• Operation, installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of building electrical service including, primary wiring, service panels, lighting and service outlets.
• Operation, installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of primary building electrical service.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must hold a current Electrician’s license based on the state Board of Electrical Examiners. NCDPI School Electrician License must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment. If a license was issued by a state other than North Carolina, the employee must be able to obtain a North Carolina license within 12 months from hire date.

This employee must hold an appropriate North Carolina drivers license for the weight and type of vehicles operated as required by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The employee must be able and willing to work overtime and weekends as may be required.