Job Descrition

A private educational institution is looking for a qualified and certified Electrician. The ideal candidate must be experienced with a wide variety of electrical devices and systems and will be the individual responsible for the all electrical safety compliance, monitoring and risk management.

Qualifications

• Professional association - Installation Electrician Card
• Red seal trade test - wireman’s license qualification
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical experience
• Skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and associated Microsoft programs
• Valid professional driver’s license?
• Basic electrical HVAC experience advantageous

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• To qualify for this position, you need:
• Successfully completed an apprenticeship as an electrician
• Proven experience as an electrician.
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems.
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.)
• Demonstrable ability to read, understand and install from electrical drawings and blueprints.
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legislative regulations and guidelines.
• An understanding of Occupational Health & Safety and the requirements of a GMR under OHS guidelines
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent typing and computer literacy skills

Attributes:

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Mature, empathetic and professional when dealing with students, parents, and staff
• Independent self-starter with attention to detail
• Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
• Ability to multi-task
• Amicable and approachable
• Conscientious and thorough

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute plans for electrical wiring to ensure well-functioning lighting and other electrical systems.
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.).
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and ensuring compatibility of components
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Preventative Maintenance: Prevent the breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Work with the Facilities Department to compile and oversee maintenance requests and work orders
• Communicate and relay information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to management and staff
• Follow up to ensure that all agreed actions from meetings are completed timeously
• Independently plan and manage maintenance and report preparation
• Research, compile and prepare administrative and clerical reports, presentations and documents using MS Word, PowerPoint or Excel
• Proof-read written correspondence for errors or omissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, neatness, and professionalism
• Assist with organizing various school functions and events
• Assist in all emergency drills or actual events
• Complete other duties as assigned by the facility manager
• Regular maintenance to keep the facilities, equipment, machines and the work environment safe and reliable
• Implement planned maintenance programs
• Risk assess all maintenance/planned work before beginning the task.
• Trained in inspections of machinery, tools, and equipment regularly, following the manufacturer's recommendations.

Key Performance Responsibility

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other school staff members, and contribute to a general Team well being
• Adjust work schedule assignments to meet changing work priorities
• Assist teachers with maintenance requests timeously
• Identify and prioritize critical activities and manage work schedule to accomplish tasks
• Report writing (you will be required to bring a sample to the interview)