Electrician

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation.

We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area.

The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are :

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers : Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented : See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers : Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

• Works under general supervision to perform journeyman-level work, such as repairing and maintaining electrical wiring; evaluating layout plans and cost estimates;
• installing new systems; repairing existing electrical high and low voltage electrical systems; performing minor rebuilding tasks;

and repairing or replacing miscellaneous equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment in the District.
• Inspects electrical installations of contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and electrical codes.
• Evaluates and estimates the cost of electrical repair and minor installations for new and / or remodeled projects.
• Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
• Responds to electrical emergency situations, when requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school with a high school diploma or possess a GED; Plus , four (4) years’ experience in commercial electrical installation and / or maintenance.

Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License required. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND / OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED) .

Degree Equivalency Formula :

Bachelor’s Degree 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT (S) :

Memphis and Shelby County Journeyman Electrical License required.

Additional Job Details

This position will work in MSCS Zone 1 and Zone 3.