Substitute Electrician

Position Type:
Substitute Maintenance

Date Posted:
7/17/2024

Location:
Maintenance

Closing Date:
12/27/2024 IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervisor(s) of maintenance

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 261 days annually

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8a, in accordance with Kanawha County Salary Scale, Pay Grade G2 commensurate with experience and education level.

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal/immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5314, and KCS's Guide to Performance Evaluation for Service Personnel.

JOB SUMMARY: To rebuild, repair, maintain and install all electrical service and distribution equipment, maintain electric motors for batteries, tools, including equipment and branch circuits in accordance with NEC (National Electric Code) or any other work in accordance.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists in providing general maintenance duties as may be requested by the supervisor.
• Repairs and replaces motors for boiler pumps, air compressors, well pumps, sump pumps, exhaust fans, electric hammers, wood and metal lathes, drills, purge pans, and others.
• Assists in maintaining preventive maintenance records.
• Related electrical shop work interfacing with refrigeration, electronics, heating/air conditioning mechanics.
• May work on site as needed for particular equipment maintenance.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working order.
• Maintains time, materials and records of jobs.
• Maintains and replaces all distribution and branch circuits throughout Kanawha County Schools. Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Complies with KCS Policies.
• Completes necessary training and in-service as required by KCS.
• Receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Attends in-services and workshops as directed.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Continuously improves processes.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent, pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-5; Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c; Meet the definition of "Qualifications" in WV Code §18A-4-8b; demonstrated competency, pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-8e (state-approved competency test) as required. Technician certification through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET). Training through an approved apprenticeship program or comparable experience/training, plus two years experience as a journeyman electrician.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Electrician II means a person employed as an electrician journeyman or one who holds a journeyman electrician license issued by the state fire marshal.

• Must be able to use various electrical testing and calibrating equipment.

• Demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and/or training in related field.
• Possess and maintains a valid West Virginia driver's license.
• Ability to write reports and complete work orders consistently with the duties of this position.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply in all units of measure consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of this position.
• Ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, maintenance staff, business contacts and contractors from outside the county.
• Ability to work on ladders and assemble scaffolds.
• Ability to operate and maintain motorized lifts.
• Ability to work proficiently with computer programs dealing with electrical Systems.
• Ability to obtain food workers' permit.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to accurately perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform duties in full compliance with the county requirements and the Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, climb, talk, hear, see and use complex repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and or move at least 75 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact well with the public and staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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. The work environment includes indoor as well as outdoor settings and can range in temperature from below freezing to 90°F. The work surface can include unfinished crawl spaces and attics as well as roof tops, walking freezers, and concrete floors or pads. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud (60 -90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

REVISED: MARCH 2012, AUGUST 2013

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