Job Description

ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely

Job Posting End Date:

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This is a skilled and technicalleveloperations position. Under the direction of Building Maintenance Management, the Electrician plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of school facilities bymaintainingand repairing essential electrical equipment and control systems. This positionis responsible forthe preventative maintenance and repairs of power outlets, light fixtures, lighting controls, motors/starters for various building equipment, public address systems, scoreboards, and other low-voltage systems across all school sites. Assignments are carried outin accordance withaccepted electrical trade standards and applicable codes and regulations. Work is reviewed periodically on a project basis. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exempt from overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience inthe electricaltrade.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will alsopossessa combination of theadditionalqualifications below. If youdon’tmeet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Education:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or trade‑related technical coursework.

Experience:

• Previousexperience with lighting control systems, public address systems, or generators.

• Experience working in an institutional, commercial, or public‑sector facilities environment.

• Possession of journey level electrician license.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Thebelow listis a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of allpossible jobresponsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Repairs andmaintainselectrical distribution systems, branch circuits, power outlets, light fixtures, lighting controls, motors/starters, public addresssystemsand other low-voltage systems within school facilities.

• Assistssenior electricians with complex repairs, installations, testing, and commissioning activities.

• Conducts preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, public address systems, motor/starter systems, low-voltage systems, and control wiring.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs electrical issues including power outages, short circuits, and system malfunctions.

• Ensurescompliance with NEC, NFPA, and state/local electrical codes in all work performed.

Employee Safety

• The employee is responsible for the use of safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents. The employee is responsible for using safe practices and methods in the operation and supplies related to their job.

• The employee is further responsible for correcting any conditions within the building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees, students, or staff assigned to the building and reporting same to the appropriate administrator.

• The employee is responsible for the safety and maintenance condition of their assigned vehicle.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.

• Knowledge of standard electrical practices, methods, tools, instruments, and equipment.

• Thorough working knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium and low-voltage power systems.

• Skilled in the use of hand toolsutilizedin the electrical trade.

• Ability to organize work, read engineering drawings, sketches,diagramsand specifications.

• Ability to interpret and prepare work orders with respect to time and materials used.

• Ability to troubleshoot anddeterminedamage to electrical equipment and ensure repairs meet safety regulations and electrical codes.

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective communication and good working relationships with fellow workers and school administration.

• Ability tooperatea motor vehicle safely.

• Knowledge of principles of safety as they relate tothe trade

• Ability to respond to emergency calls, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

• Ability to climb and work from scaffolds, ladders, catwalks, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks.

• Ability to communicate effectively with administrators and custodial staff and get along well with others.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements.

• Ability to carry tools andto handlematerials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds.

• Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment.

• Ability to work in confined spaces.

ADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb and work from scaffolds, ladders, catwalks, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, and use arm and hand movements.

• Ability to carry tools and to handle materials and equipment of 80 to 100 pounds.

• Ability to crawl in, under, over, or through equipment.

The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.

Licensure

• Possession of a Maryland Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Prior to any employment offer, the selected candidate will need to provide a copy of their license and consent toa review oftheir driving record.

Working Hours

• The duty day fora full-time position is 8.5 hours per day including an unpaid duty-free thirty-minute lunch.

• This position isdesignatedas an “emergency employee” under the AFSCME negotiated agreement and may require a response during inclement weather and other emergencies. When work cannot be scheduled during the school year during normal hours, weekend/evening and shift work may berequiredas allowed by the AFSCME negotiated agreement. Maintenance employees are issued a school system cell phone to receive calls from their supervisor and respond to emergency events as needed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Complete applications must besubmitted, and once your application has beensubmitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.Incomplete applications will not beconsideredResumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

SELECTIONCRITERIA

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience and education which most closely match thepositionqualifications and the needs of the school system.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Compensation

This is a12-month per year position in theAmerican Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)employee unit. The current salary rangefor this position is GradeIX on theMaintenance/Warehousesalary scale. Step placement will bein accordance withthe salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and theAFSCMEMaster Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exemptfrom overtime.  

Retirement

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employeeelectmembership.The annualcontribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary

Benefits

HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits packagefor eligible employees.Information aboutadditionalbenefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreementfor employees in this bargaining unit.

Pre-EmploymentRequirements

Professional references will be contacted prior to any offerofemployment. Recommended candidates willbe requiredtoprovide references from current and recent supervisors.

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review,pursuant toSection 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.In addition, some positions will requirecompletion of a physical examination and/or drug testing

Anyone offered employment isrequiredto provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSSparticipates in E-Verify anddoes not offer employee sponsorship.

For questionsregardingthisposting, please contactPhilip Wentt(philip_wentt@hcpss.org)ORhumanresources@hcpss.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.