Job Information
Schenectady City School District Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician) in Schenectady, New York
Distinguishing Features of the Class:
This position involves skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor with considerable leeway allowed for planning the details of the work. Direct supervision may be exercised over a variety of skilled and non-skilled employees. The incumbent does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
Leads in the installation and repair of electrical light and power equipment in buildings and related facilities;
Installs, maintains and repairs electric motors, pumps, and generators;
Installs and repairs fixtures, switches, lamps, etc;
Repairs and adjusts circuit breakers and regulators by replacing work parts and repairing burned out contacts;
Inspects and repairs wiring, cables, indicators, and control systems;
Inspects and repairs a variety of electrical equipment as assigned;
Keeps an inventory of all tools used in electrical work;
Prepares requisitions for electrical tools and equipment;
May perform various groundskeeper activities;
May perform other skilled maintenance activities;
May supervise the work of subordinates on a work project;
May operate a truck or other automotive equipment;
Performs a variety of related duties as required.
Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities:
- Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and accident precautions of the trade and of the design, construction, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical instruments, apparatus, and equipment; working knowledge of mechanical drawing; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches; ability to comprehend and follow oral instructions; ability to work with low and high potential circuits; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:
Completion of a trade school program specializing in skilled electrical work and two years of experience as a certified journey-level electrician OR;
Five (5) years of experience in the field of electrical work.
Position Start Date:08/01/2023
Application Deadline:06/30/2024
Civil Service Title: Maintenance Mechanic (Electrician)