Electrician, Apprentice - TRANSFORCE : Job Details

Position Type: SUPPORT - FACILITIES POSITIONS/ELECTRICIAN (J5502) Date Posted: 10/7/2024 Location: PULASKI PARK/MECHANICAL (159064) Closing Date: 10/18/2024 Additional Information: Show/Hide BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS TITLE: Electrician REPORTS TO: Field Representative, Electrical TITLE CODE: J5502 DEFINITION: Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring, conduits, fixtures, appliances, and related apparatus. Repairs and maintains a variety of electrical systems and equipment. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrically operated equipment and appliances. Assists Sr. Electricians and other electricians in the repair and modification of complex control circuits. Replaces defective wiring, switches, heating elements and fuses. Installs lighting fixtures and power outlets. Installs air conditioners. Uses multimeters to verify the availability of adequate electrical power to operate equipment. Performs routine preventive maintenance on electrically operated equipment. Installs fixtures, outlets, and switches. Cuts, threads, and bends conduit and pulls wire through conduit. Replaces defective wiring. Replaces faulty electrical components. Makes minor repairs to equipment. Drives automobiles, vans, and trucks to travel to job sites and to transport tools, equipment, and materials. Lifts and carries tools, equipment, and materials. Climbs ladders to perform electrical work at heights. Bends, stoops, and crawls to perform electrical work in crawl spaces and similar areas. Records and maintains accurate records of work performed, time and materials used. Uses hand and power tools and equipment. Reads blueprints, plans, and schematic drawings. Follows safety procedures and electrical codes. Communicates appropriately and frequently with faculty, school administrators, supervisor/manager(s) and other employees. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of professional electrical experience as a registered apprentice. Licenses and Certificates: Must be a registered electrical apprentice for the State of Maryland or equivalent. Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial electrical work. Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials used in electrical repair, maintenance, and installation. Knowledge of electrical codes. Knowledge of safety standards and procedures. Skill in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrically operated equipment and appliances. Skill in installing and repairing electrical circuitry and electrical components. Skill in reading and interpreting electrical codes, blueprints, plans, and schematics. Skill in the operation of tools and equipment used in the installation, testing, and repair of electrical equipment, circuitry, and components. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class entails heavy physical labor including frequent walking, standing, kneeling, reaching, bending, digging, lifting, and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight, ascending/descending ladders, scaffolds, stairs and the use of tools and equipment. Works in confined spaces in proximity to loud machinery, frequently requires accessing and positioning oneself to reach limited access spaces including but not limited to crawl spaces, roofs, trenches, pits, manholes, attics, and tunnels. Recognizes exposure to live circuits and/or operating machinery in adverse weather conditions and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency. In addition to working the assigned work schedule, persons appointed to this class work scheduled overtime and must be available for emergency overtime when the need arises by responding to overtime calls before and after standard scheduled hours of work. Persons appointed to this class may be requested to work an alternative schedule or shift temporarily as designated by supervisor. Persons appointed to this class are designated as essential personnel and as such may be required to work during emergency events. License to drive in the State of Maryland and the ability to drive a pickup truck or van is required. License(s) if/when required for this position are subject to verification and must be maintained in good and active standing during the duration of employment without lapse. Lapse or void in valid/active licensure may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Some positions in this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment Persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy. FLSA: Non-exempt GRADE: Grade 07 on the AFSCME payscale SALARY: Hourly rates range from $21.98 - $33.19 Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at . OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for shift differential and longevity as per the AFSME Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at . BENEFITS:?BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include sick, paid holidays, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.?All new hires will attend a benefits and retirement orientation upon hire. Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-###-####). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-###-####). Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below. Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools through our Applitrack system. This system allows you to submit your completed application for each position and location in which you are interested. Go to www.bcps.org/jobs/ to apply. Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers. Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer yes to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration. Pre-Employment Requirements: All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing. Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examinat