Mechanic II - Electrical

• Inspects, repairs, installs, services and maintains electrical systems including cables and conduit, light and power circuits, transformers, motors, fire alarm systems, bell, buzzer, clocks and fans
• Installs additional electrical load and circuitry to expand existing systems.
• Installs or replaces necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment, appliances and lighting.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical lighting and power systems; replaces fuses; repairs power machinery and equipment; sets and adjusts clocks.
• Estimates and orders materials and supplies required for installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Observes and complies with Federal, State and local electrical codes.
• Reads blueprints, specifications and schematic drawings to install and repair interior and exterior lighting systems and electrical fixtures, including receptacles, switches, doorbells and buzzers, alarm systems, thermostats, ballasts, circuit breakers and panels, irrigation systems, time clocks, motors, generator, transformers and computer terminals.
• Diagnoses and resolves difficult electrical problems; tests electrical systems and equipment and determines repair needs.
• Climbs ladders to access roof tops to perform related work tasks and electrically related ceiling tile replacement
• Establishes and implements prudent safety policies and procedures; observes safety of others and recommends precautionary action, if necessary, while repairs are in progress.
• Trains and provides work direction and assistance to other maintenance personnel, as assigned.
• Provide suggestions on the lifespan of equipment and other electrical components, advising when certain components should be replaced due to potential risks.
• Ensure all routine maintenance work is handled on a regular schedule to reduce the risk of larger and more complex issues and to reduce costs
• Operates a variety of equipment and machines including testing instruments, drills, saws and other hand and power tools.
• Maintain routine records and use CMMS (SchoolDude) to complete assigned work orders
• Provides assistance to other maintenance trades projects as assigned or as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with others
• Performs other related tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned by proper authority

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Associate degree or technical apprenticeship preferred
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• Familiarity with PLC programming
• Knowledge of NEC requirements
• Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and 3 year journey-level experience in the electrical trade

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

This position is affiliated with the Local 44 (L44) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the City Retirment Plan.

In accordance with Maryland law, City School is required to share the position salary ranges in its entirety. Please note, this is not the hiring range. The hiring range for this position is ($27.89 - 33.54).