ELECTRICIAN / CHIEF (4974)

DEPARTMENT: Construction & Facilities

WORK YEAR: 12 Months

PXU SALARY SCHEDULES: Education Support Professional

SUMMARY

The Electrician/Chief supervises and works with personnel assigned to the electrical department in repair and maintenance of plant buildings, facilities, and equipment. Maintains, repairs, and installs electrical systems; coordinates and manages emergency calls. Prioritizes shop expenses and checks purchasing cards to maintain compliance with established budgets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides District schools with the support, repair, and replacement of all electrical equipment.
• Supervises and works with personnel assigned to the electrical department in repair and maintenance of plant buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls. Assigns Electricians to emergency calls as needed.
• Maintains, repairs, installs electrical systems including interior and exterior conduit, transformers, motors, generators, switches, switchboards, heating and air conditioning controls, exit signs, and emergency lights.
• Logs work orders and meets with City electrical inspectors at each site.
• Inspects work of other electricians and contractors.
• Coordinates activities and projects of contractors.
• Maintains electrical supply inventory, shop machinery, and power tools.
• Prioritizes shop expenditures to stay within budget; checks purchasing card monthly to ensure budgeting guidelines are met.
• Reviews blue prints and estimates for costs of materials and labor in relation to electrical repairs and replacements.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND five years of experience as an Electrician, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; AND one-year supervisory experience.
• A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
• Must be a certified Electrician at time of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to install, diagnose, and repair various electrical components and equipment.
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Skill in supervising the efforts of staff to complete projects.
• Skill in following safety policies, procedures, regulations and practices
• Skill in planning, prioritizing and completing work orders.
• Skill in preparing cost estimates and monitoring budgets for work orders and projects; skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Skill in understanding, explaining, and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including but not limited to interacting tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Commitment to create and sustain a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed throughout campuses and District facilities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous tools and equipment, and hazardous chemicals.
• Physical ability to perform all of the essential functions (e.g. stand, turn, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, lift, push, pull, and, work at heights, climb ladders).
• May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at:

Phoenix Union High School District
4502 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone:  602-764-1100
E-mail:  PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org