Electrician - Apprentice or Journeyman

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Electrician Apprentice or Journeyman

Department: Maintenance

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Maintenance

Amount of Travel Required: In-District Travel

Work Schedule: 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day (hours and schedule may vary)

Positions Supervised: None

Position Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensures work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service parking lot fixtures, electrical control systems, time clocks, scoreboards, and other electrical needs of the school district.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Maintain current Arkansas Journeyman Electrician's License.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, and fixtures.
• Test electrical systems for safety and compatibility using devices like ohmmeters and voltmeters.
• Use various tools and equipment, including power construction equipment, testing equipment, and measuring devices.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring and fixtures based on job specifications and local codes.
• Inspect electrical systems for hazards, defects, and the need for repair to ensure compliance with codes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment and tools.
• Follow blueprints to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Install ground leads and power cables to equipment.
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Maintain business records, prepare reports, and order supplies and equipment.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit.
• Assist during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving vehicles.
• Implement the NLRSD Desegregation Plan.
• Document completion of work orders.
• Adhere to NLRSD policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial to maximize student progress.
• Punctual: On time and reliable.
• Communication (Oral): Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Consensus Building: Ability to unify a group to achieve a goal.
• Customer Oriented: Ability to address customer needs while adhering to company procedures.
• Decision Making: Ability to make critical decisions within company guidelines.
• Detail Oriented: Attention to minute details of tasks.
• Diversity Oriented: Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Ethical: Demonstrates conduct that conforms to accepted standards and values.
• Friendly: Exhibits a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty/Integrity: Credible and truthful in the workplace.
• Initiative: Ability to take action to solve problems or reach goals.
• Judgment: Ability to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Loyal: Displays a sense of duty to the employer.
• Reliability: Dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects safety hazards.
• Time Management: Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Team Builder: Convincing others to work toward a goal.
• Responsible: Accountable for conduct.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in finding solutions to work-related issues.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience Requirements:
• Electrician Apprentice:
• No prior experience is required; however, completion of relevant coursework in electrical technology through a vocational or technical school is preferred.
• Must be willing to complete an approved apprenticeship program, which includes a combination of on-the-job training (approximately 2,000 hours per year) and classroom instruction (approximately 144 hours per year).
• Journeyman Electrician:
• Must have completed a recognized electrical apprenticeship program (4-5 years).
• 4 to 10 years of related experience in the electrical field is preferred.
• Experience with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in residential, commercial, or industrial settings is advantageous.
• Must possess a valid state-issued Journeyman Electrician's License.
• Computer Skills: Basic operation of hand-held personal communication instruments preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Arkansas Licensed Journeyman Electrician or Master Licensed Electrician or the ability to obtain within the first 90 days of employment
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry:
• 10 lbs or less (Frequent)
• 11-20 lbs (Frequent)
• 21-50 lbs (Occasional)
• 51-100 lbs (Occasional)
• Over 100 lbs (Not Applicable)
• Push/Pull:
• 12 lbs or less (Frequent)
• 13-25 lbs (Frequent)
• 26-40 lbs (Occasional)
• 41-100 lbs (Occasional)
  
  

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of Sound (ability to carry on telephone conversations)
• Sense of Smell (electrical short-circuits)
• Sense of Touch (hot, cold)
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (goggles, aprons, gloves, boots, hearing protection)