Electrician

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrows leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Electrician

Previous Experience/ Licensure:

Previous experience preferred:

Commercial or institutional electrical maintenance.

Working in a school maintenance or educational facility.

Working with minor or major electrical tasks.

Licensure (Not required but is a bonus):

Valid journeyman level electrician license

Education: High School Diploma / GED

Location: District-wide

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 8 working hours per day

Calendar Length: Year-round, 260 Days

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate: $27.00/hr ($56,160 annually) $28.00/hr with journeyman license ($58,240 annually)

Benefits: Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings. For more information visit MSD Washington Township Benefit Guide.

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Position Purpose / Description

The Electrician reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, lighting, and power equipment within school facilities to ensure a safe, compliant, and functional learning environment.

Major responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting circuit issues, repairing electrical machinery, reading technical electrical diagrams, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and codes.
• Replacing interior and exterior Light fixtures, outlets, etc.
• Installing new outlets, light fixtures, power lines and panels using electrical power previously broughtinto the institution by the power company.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor of Maintenance.

Additional Duties

• District Snow Plowing
• Assistance with District maintenance work orders as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, low voltage controls, and safety practices (OSHA)
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics, and usea variety of specialized tools and measuring devices common to the trade, including hot line equipment, voltmeter/ multimeter and circuit tracer.
• Must work independently and very carefully in order to protect equipment and avoid mishandlingbecause of dangerous electrical current involved.
• Knowledge of, and ability to handle, high voltage electricity.
• Basic troubleshooting skills of electrical circuits.
• Knowledge and ability of basic conduit bending.
• Journeyman Level certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in commercial or institutional electrical maintenance.
• Previous experience working in a school maintenance or educational facility.
• Previous experience working with minor or major electrical tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Very Frequent

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Occasional

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Occasional

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Often

Overhead work

Very Frequent

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veterans status.