District Engineer

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is seeking a skilled and experienced electrician to join our facilities team. As a District Engineer - Electrician, you will be responsible for performing specialized electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our facilities.

• Maintain and repair electrical systems, including control wiring, low-voltage networks, and single and three-phase electrical control and distribution systems.
• Evaluate and prioritize job assignments, material and time requirements, personnel needs, and special equipment necessary to complete assignments.
• Read and understand blueprints, drawings, and schematics to perform electrical troubleshooting and installations.
• Maintain a current IL Electrician's license and an appropriate and valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Perform snow removal and salting on an occasional basis as needed.
• Identify and take action to remedy potential safety and health problems.
• Project a positive image of the District to the students, staff, and the general public.
• Report in writing to the supervisor any observed misuses and needed repairs to District property.
• Participate in District-sponsored training programs to maintain and update knowledge, skills, certifications, and licenses as required for this position.
• Effectively communicate and appropriately respond to various forms of electronic communication provided by the District.

• Must be a licensed Electrician.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding with students, staff, and the general public.
• Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
• Must have an appropriate and valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for specialized electrical tasks.

The physical demands described here represent 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 the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis. The employee Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be very loud. Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc. The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast. Work is usually conducted at multiple job sites, however, on occasion; this employee will be required to attend meetings, conferences, or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.