Journeyman Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Location: Omaha Public Schools Service Center, 4041 N. 72nd St

Reports To: Maintenance Manager, Service Center

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: 261 Days 12 Month / 8 hours per day

Salary Schedule: This is a full-time negotiated position. Salary grade 50E

Position Purpose: An electrician will maintain and repair facility electrical distribution systems, lighting, and
equipment from the interface with the power company service. Will maintain and repair electrical equipment exterior
to the facility, including pumps, timers, lighting (security, stadium, and parking lot), lighting controls and electric
scoreboards. Will plan, layout, and install fixtures, distribution systems, and equipment as part of limited-scale
remodeling projects. Will analyze working drawings of new construction for adherence to district specifications and
standards. This individual will work in a service-oriented environment, will routinely be required to solve problems,
establish priorities and plan for completion of small-scale jobs. Duty may include evening shift assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.


• Must have a current Journeyman’s Electrical License recognized by the City of Omaha and/or the State of Nebraska.


• Must have a minimum of five years full time experience as a journeyman electrician.


• Have the ability to perform installations and repairs of electrical equipment systems, circuits, and fixtures such as switches and circuitry boxes according to the electrical code.


• Must have general knowledge of various types of electrical equipment to include ohm and amperage meters, text equipment, general hand tools, and power tools.


• Must have valid Nebraska driver’s license and a safe driving record.


• Demonstrate knowledge and use of personal computer, Microsoft Office software, including electronic work order software.


• Must meet insurability requirements of the school districts insurance carrier.


• Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.


• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.


• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Will perform preventive maintenance tasks such as: cleaning and tightening of electrical connections in panel boxes, control centers, and disconnects; meg-ohming of motors; balancing of ampere draw on electric motor and panels; and checking outlets for proper wiring and grounding.


• Will replace ballasts in fluorescent, high-pressure sodium, mercury vapor, LED and metal halide fixtures.


• Will repair or replace electric switches, outlets, relays, contractors, circuit breakers, panels, switch gear, gears, wiring, light fixtures (including exit, emergency, and warning lights), and athletic stadium, parking lot, and security lighting systems.


• Will diagnose and repair problems in scoreboards and stage lighting and in associated controls.


• Will plan, lay out and install circuits, fixtures, and equipment to electrical codes as part of limited-scale remodeling projects.


• Will troubleshoot, test, and repair all electrical equipment and components to ensure compatibility and safety to each installation.


• Use proper test equipment to detect hazards and needs for adjustments, relocation, or replacement of electrical equipment.


• Obtain and set up scaffolds, ladders, or operate aerial lifts as needed, to perform electrical work in multi-story requirements. Perform electrical work in, about, and under each campus as necessary.


• Maintain accountability of tools, equipment, and supplies assigned to the crew.


• Take initiative in identifying and resolving various repair problems to ensure proper job completion.


• Maintain accurate records for proper completion of work orders (such as to labor and material costs).


• Will do trade-related tasks; install all electrical conduits; pull boxes, and necessary systems using good workmanship and proper tools and equipment as assigned by the Electrical Shop foreman or Maintenance Manager.


• Communicate courteously and effectively with the public and with school personnel.


• Will maintain positive working relationships with fellow employees.


• Enter time and materials and technician comments along with other information into a computerized work order system.


• Maintain satisfactory attendance and work performance.


• Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Local travel will be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.


• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting.


• Ability to lift items weighing a minimum of 70 pounds.


• Ability to climb ladders with tools and equipment weighing a minimum of 30 pounds.


• Ability to work at heights such as the tops of athletic stadium lighting poles.


• Must have the ability to work in physically constricted areas.


• Have the specific vision abilities required by this job, which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


• Selected applicant must pass a functional test of physical abilities. Testing will be arranged by the school district.

Interrelations:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.


• Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.


• Works with a diverse population including multiple nationalities and cultures requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.


• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.


• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.


• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.


• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.


• Regular attendance is important.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. The terms of your employment will be governed
by applicable state laws regulating employment or teaching in a Nebraska public school and Board of Education
policies, as those laws and policies may change from time to time, and the Teacher Contract. If your position is
represented by a collective bargaining representative, then your employment will also be governed by a negotiated
agreement between OPS and that collective bargaining representative.

Terms of employment are contingent upon:

• A background check which demonstrates background is acceptable for the position sought and working with or around students.


• Verification of U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.


• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required by federal law for your position).