Martin County Schools currently has an opening for an Electrician I.  (Start Date:  January 2, 2025.)  See the job description below for more information.

DEPARTMENT:  Maintenance

GRADE:  59

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Maintenance Director

SUPERVISES:  None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  12 months

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalency
• Sufficient experience in performing a variety of tasks associated with electrical work or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
• Valid North Carolina Driver License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• General knowledge of approved electrical methods, practices, code requirements and safety standards.
• General knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the installation and repair of electrical wiring systems and controls in school system buildings and facilities.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of electrical work.
• Some skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform electrical installation and repair tasks.
• Ability to maintain and make minor repairs on electrical systems.

NATURE OF WORK:  Employee performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, installation and repair of electrical systems, public address systems, fire alarm systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls, water/sewer controls, clocks, and generator systems. Work includes the independent performance of less technical tasks of the electrical trade for which detailed instructions are available. As experience is gained, more technical tasks are performed under supervision. Simple problems are resolved by the employee with more complex problems referred to superiors. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in contacts with school officials and various department heads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The teacher assistant is required to follow all board policies and procedures and to comply with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).

1. Performs minor repairs to electrical systems and equipment.
2. Assists in the installation of fixtures, outlets, and switches, and in making wire connections.
3. Assists in the cutting, threading, and bending of conduit and pulling of wire through conduit.
4. Assists in the replacement of defective wiring.
5. Assists in troubleshooting and replacing faulty electrical components.
6. Performs repair tasks on a variety of electrical system including fuses, breakers, panels, branch circuits, light switches, receptacles, exhaust hood fans, motors and all other electrical system equipment.
7. Performs semi-skilled electrical work.
8. Helps install, maintain, and repair public address systems, fire alarm systems, clocks, well pump systems, sewer systems, CATV systems, scoreboards, irrigation controls and generator systems.
9. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:  The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Electrician I job classification within Martin County Schools.  Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including core drills, cherry pickers, scaffolds, electrical tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors. 

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read work orders, logs, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, etc. Requires the ability to prepare activity logs and reports according to prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence. 

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English, and electrical and mechanical terminology.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize simple mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using hand tools.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear. (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work is typically performed in the Central Office and all schools.