Job Description

HOURS OF WORK: 8 Hour Daily/247 Calendar Days Yearly

STATUS: Classified – Non-Exempt, Full Time

This position is responsible for electrical services repair and replacement requests.

This position is expected to install, maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical equipment.

This position is part of the maintenance team and reports to the lead electrician.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes blueprints, drawings, and schematics of electrical systems.

• Coordinates with assigned lead/supervisor and other trades to complete projects efficiently.

• Documenting activities and conveying information thorough written reports.

• Estimates equipment and/or materials needed to complete work projects.

• Fabricates equipment parts meeting specialty needs and replacing unavailable parts.

• Identifies causes of electrical problems for equipment and system repair.

• Informs the team regarding procedures, status of work orders, and provides necessary information for making decisions complying with standards and regulations.

• Installs electrical system components providing enhanced and upgraded electrical capabilities.

• Maintains equipment, facilities, tools, and vehicle ensuring safe operating condition.

• Maintains inventory and ensures availability of items required to complete installations/repairs.

• Monitors equipment, facilities, and tools condition and recommends maintenance and repairs.

• Participates in meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops.

• Removes snow ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are safe for people and vehicles.

• Repairs electrical components and systems ensuring a safe working condition.

• Responds to afterhours and emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concern.

• Requests and transports equipment, supplies, and tools for job sites.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate understanding of verbal and written communication and ability to speak and write at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the job

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

• High degree of motivation, responsibility, and confidentiality.

• Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment

• Highly collaborative team player.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Firm adherence to safety practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the performance of heavy work which may include exerting up to 100 pounds of force, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position involves all environmental working conditions which include but not limited to extreme cold/heat, close quarters, hazards, loud noises, and vibration. The position also requires frequent balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, talking, and walking. The position also requires occasional fingering and repetitive motion.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. Olathe Public Schools reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time.

The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance, TB Test/physical, POET