Electrical Inspector

Los Angeles Unified School District

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspection Department provides professional quality assurance and regulatory support for the Facilities Services Division’s school construction projects. This support is provided by experienced Inspection Department staff with backgrounds in public school construction, architecture, engineering contracting, general construction and specialized crafts.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, preferably supplemented with completion of college-level courses in electrical construction or engineering.
• Completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship or trade school program in electrical construction is also preferable.
• Four years of experience as a journey-level electrician, including three years in the installation or repair of institutional, commercial, or industrial electrical systems.
• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and standard practices of civil engineering
• Considerable knowledge of State and local codes pertaining to civil engineering features of building construction and their application
• Considerable knowledge of the relationship of civil engineering to the other engineering and architectural features of buildings, including cost and operation comparisons
• Considerable knowledge of AutoCAD or other recognized major computer-aided design software system
• Considerable knowledge of principles of supervision
• Ability to provide technical review and advice tactfully and effectively
• Ability to effectively utilize AutoCAD software to create and update civil engineering plans and designs
• Ability to comprehend complex plans and specifications and edit the work of others
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and technical descriptions
• Ability to work effectively with commissioned architects and engineers, District personnel, and representatives of public agencies and utility companies
• Ability to supervise effectively
• Certification by International Code Council as a California Commercial Electrical Inspector is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting electrical installations on new construction, alterations, and improvement and rehabilitation projects for compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and State and local codes and regulations.
• Inspecting electrical installations to determine that materials and workmanship comply with plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspecting light, power, bell, fire alarm, clock, and energy conservation installations.
• Inspecting outlet boxes, conduits, wires, switchboards, transformers, and cabinets for compliance with specifications and approved material lists.
• Advising Construction Inspectors of discrepancies between architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical plans as they apply to the electrical installation and quality of materials and construction.
• Reviewing plans and specifications of various electrical systems and making recommendations to architects and engineers for improvements.
• Observing the pulling of major electrical feeder cables.
• Maintaining a daily log of inspections made and corrections needed and preparing reports as required.
• Coordinating the work of other specialty inspectors on electrical contracts.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 days of paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED