Position: Electrician Apprentice

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the licensed electricians, the Electrician Apprentice performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair and extension of electrical wiring and equipment in school buildings. This is highly skilled work involving responsibility for the performance of difficult and specialized electrical maintenance and repair operations. Assignments are received from and the work is performed under the general supervision of the Master Foreman.  The Electrician Apprentice provides assistance to licensed electricians while improving their skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repairs electrical equipment and switch panels;
• Runs underground cables and strings overhead wires;
• Repairs switches, receptacles, lights and fuses;
• Tests, splices and wipes wires and cables;
• Wires buildings and makes additions to existing wiring;
• Installs and repairs fluorescent and general lighting fixtures and connections;
• Installs and maintains remote control devices for magnetic motor connections;
• Installs, adjusts and maintains utility motors and appliances;
• Installs and repairs electrical switches and relays;
• Installs electric call bells and buzzers;
• Repairs and maintains electric motors;
• Repairs fire alarms; and
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the standard practices, tools and terminology of the electrical trade;
• Good knowledge of elementary electrical theory;
• Ability to plan, layout and perform difficult electrical work;
• Sufficient agility to work above ground, steady nerves;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Knowledge of technology (computer and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours, status and details of the work done in to the online work order management system;
• Within one year of employment, possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points, of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of Education vehicle; and
• Deemed as essential personnel; and may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Completion of a high school apprenticeship program with some experience as an electrician.

Certification:

Completion of a high school apprenticeship program with some experience as an electrician.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

The Electrician Apprentice will have five years to complete the apprenticeship program. If the apprentice is unsuccessful in the program, the apprentice will be separated from the apprenticeship program.