Electrician Technician

Electrician Technician

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

Job Summary: The Electrical Technician is responsible for maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role supports production by minimizing downtime and ensuring all electrical components meet safety and performance standards.

New Hire Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 13: $35.55 - $39.92 DOE Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement Work Day: 7.5 hours per day Work Year: 12 months Bargaining unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a vocational/technical training program or recognized apprenticeship in electrical work.
• Valid Alaska State Electrical License (CEUs paid by the District).
• Four (4) years of journeyman-level experience in electrical work, or equivalent experience demonstrating journeyman-level ability.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of current electrical trade techniques; applicable building and fire codes; basic math and algebra; and computer programs used in the trade.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, specifications, and O&M manuals to field electrical work.
• Ability to plan, lay out, and complete complex assignments; make sound decisions; follow safe work practices; and work in adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to operate a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (70 lbs. minimum).
• Valid State of Alaska driver's license and eligibility for access to military bases.

This position offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email recruiting@k12northstar.org.

About The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) is the third largest school district in Alaska, with 28 schools educating over 11,800 students. The school district employs over 1,500 full-time equivalent employees, including members of three unions.

Committed to academic excellence, FNSBSD provides a wide range of educational programs, extracurricular activities, and support services to meet the unique needs of each student. Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers and staff is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages personal growth and success.

Equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavors is a key priority for us. We understand that the world is rapidly changing, and the skills required for success are evolving accordingly. Therefore, we adapt our curriculum and teaching methodologies to ensure students are equipped with the tools they need to excel when they leave our district. From innovative technology integration to project-based learning initiatives, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter.

We firmly believe that families should have a voice and an active role in shaping their child's educational journey. We are committed to providing our families with options. Options for the education style their child will thrive in. Options at the school in which their child attends. Options with the programs in which their child engages. We value communication, collaboration, and partnerships between families and our district. By working together, we can create an environment where students thrive and achieve their full potential.