Electrician Journeyman- Plant Services

Job SummaryPosition is responsible forthe installation trouble-shooting and repair of all types of electrical equipment motorsmotor controls and theinstallation trouble-shooting control and repairsof industrial and general lighting fixtures and connections.Essential DutiesTrouble-shoots repairs and installs electrical equipment motors motor controls.Installs and repairs all types of lighting. Performs moderate planning and layout of new electrical installations andadditions to existing wiring. Installs andor maintains remote control devices for magnetic motor connections.Installs and maintainsmajor electrical equipmentassociated withrange hood systems and dishwasher fans.Repairs and maintains electric motors motor controls and time clocks and industrial lighting controlPerforms preventative maintenance on crucial life safety equipment in the buildings as assigned and keeps updated log.Follows and helps ensure safe work practices as mandated by NFPA-70E and other departmental safety policies.Follows all regulations mandated by the National Electrical Code in both new work and maintenance of electrical equipment.Participates in cross-training of other employees.Acts as a lead on large jobs that require multiple electrical employees.Access and navigate the School Dude maintenance software to document labor materials and other applicable data.Access and navigate the SunTrust Spending Platform to reconcile P-Card purchases.Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.Minimum Qualifications Knowledge Skills andor Abilities RequiredCompletion of a standard high school GEDand trade or vocational courses in the electrical industry is considered beneficial.Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a skilled journeyman level electrician in the commercial or maintenance level of the electrical industry andorhave considerable experience as an Electrician I.Must possess a validand updated Journeyman Level Electricians License.Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Codestandard practices toolstest equipment and terminology of the electrical trade. Thorough knowledge ofelectrical theory and the ability to make repairs to complicated electrical wiring fixtures and equipment. Must be able to read and understand electrical building drawings and blueprints.Must obtain an Asbestos Supervisor and Lead Renovatorcertificate within one year of hire.Mustpossess a valid Virginia Drivers License.For a complete job description visithttpsbo.nn.k12.va.ushrjobsdescriptionsElectrician_II.pdfThe Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex ethnicity national origin age disability pregnancy and childbirth marital status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reference School Board Policies 2-334-4 and 4-6.For further information regarding the positions compensation please visit this LinkNNPS COMPENSATION.