Maintenance Tradesperson - Electrician

Under the general direction of the Supervisor - Maintenance, the Maintenance Tradesperson - Electrician provides maintenance services with specific responsibility for ensuring the completion of low voltage electrical projects; performs support as required in other skilled maintenance activities (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, ventilating systems, alarms); assigns the workflow of other staff; and ensures that tools and materials are available at the job site.

The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with building maintenance services to keep the school and other facilities operational, which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.

Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings to determine the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.
• Coordinates workflow of other maintenance staff to ensure that tasks are prioritized and assigned according to individual strengths and time availability.
• Fabricates equipment parts as required to meet specialty needs and/or replace unavailable parts.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide information for making decisions, take appropriate action, and/or comply with building and safety regulations.
• Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures (e.g., power outage, school clock system malfunction, outlet failures) to identify equipment and/or systems repair.
  
  
• Estimates materials and/or equipment quantities needed to compete work projects to obtain materials and assign tasks to ensure job completion.
• Informs personnel regarding the status of work orders (e.g., supervisory staff, other maintenance workers, school site personnel) to provide information for making decisions, take appropriate action, and/or comply with health and building regulations.
  
  
• Installs electrical system components (e.g., power outlets, interior and exterior light fixtures, electrical wiring and conduit, security alarm systems, school clock system) to provide enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities.
• Leads and provides work guidance to assigned maintenance personnel; trains assigned personnel to develop and/or improve professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Maintains tools and equipment.
  
  
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars as assigned.
  
  
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance (e.g., bell schedule updates, checking wiring and fixtures) to ensure the ongoing functioning of electrical systems.
  
  
• Procures equipment and supplies (e.g., switches, circuits, wiring, conduit) to maintain inventory and ensure availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.
  
  
• Repairs electrical components and/or systems (e.g., motors, circuits, transformers, generators, compressors, switches, outlets, school clock systems, cathodic protection systems, and building security alarm systems) to ensure their safe working condition.
  
  
• Responds as directed to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
  
  
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies (e.g., switches, circuits, conduit, wiring) to ensure the availability of materials required at the job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
  
  
• Methods, techniques, materials, and tools used in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems/subsystems
  
  
• Blueprints and schematics
  
  
• Safety precautions and procedures
  
  
• Electrical codes and regulations
• Health and safety regulations
  
  
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies
  
  
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
• English usage, grammar, punctuation
  
  

Skills and Abilities to:

• Use hand and power tools skillfully and safely
• Safely operate a variety of equipment and machinery used in the electrical trade
  
  
• Operate a motor vehicle as necessary
  
  
• Troubleshoot/maintain mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems/subsystems, including control/balancing these systems
  
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Solve problems effectively, including with equipment
  
  
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
  
  
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Plan and manage projects
• Maintain routine records
• Adapt to changing work priorities
  
  
• Communicate with diverse groups
  
  
• Meeting deadlines and schedules
• Work as part of a team
• Work independently and with interruptions

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Five (5) years of experience as a Maintenance Worker or Maintenance Journeyperson, with three (3) years of this experience performing electrical trade-specific journeyperson level work.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current Class C California Driver's License to drive to various district sites and transport equipment and materials.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• Certified electrician by the state of California
• After an offer of employment, obtain the following:
• Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
• Pre-employment physical exam C through the District's provider at the District's expense
• Enrollment in the Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Pull Notice Program and submission of a current DMV driving record printout within six months of employment

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Salary Range: 44

Work Calendar: 261 Days

Work Location: Maintenance & Operations Department

Work Hours: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm (8 hours/day)

*Materials Required:*

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

3. Resume

4. State of California Electrician Certificate

*PC RULES 5.2.1.2 -5.2.1.2 - In-house employees will have first consideration for the position. If sufficient candidates are not available to complete the three ranks, the Personnel Commission will move to include outside candidates.

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted. Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process.

The examination process will include a competency assessment (50% weight). Those achieving a passing score on the competency assessment will be invited to the qualification appraisal interview (50% weight). Those candidates achieving a passing overall score of 70% out of 100% on both assessments will be placed on the Eligibility Listand the top three (3) ranks will be forwarded to the hiring authority for final interview and selection. The Eligibility List is valid for one (1) year from the certified date.

INITIAL TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: MARCH 7, 2025

QUALIFICATION APPRAISAL INTERVIEW: TBD

The examination process dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the address listed on your application.

PASSING THE EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information of your supervisors. The experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The examination process/examination date is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email to the email address listed on your application.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist Alejandra Venegas-Chaves at (559) 675-4500 Ext 294 or email alejandravenegaschav@maderausd.org.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Madera Unified School District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:

Prince Marshall

Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Madera Unified School District - Personnel Commission

• (559) 675-4500 Ext. 295

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