Electrician - Foreman

Oklahoma City Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$905•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician - Foreman supervises and oversees skilled electrical work involving maintenance, repair, installation, preventative maintenance, and service calls. The role leads journeyman electricians, contractors, and apprentices, coordinates work orders, and ensures compliance with applicable city codes, OSHA and EPA regulations, and electrical safety requirements. This position is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates selected for hire or transfer must pass a pre-employment drug screen; employees in safety-sensitive positions may face disciplinary action, up to termination, for positive marijuana tests, including when they have a medical marijuana license. The position may require an alternative work site if a health crisis or disruptive situation closes school or office buildings. Eligibility and expectations for alternative work are determined by the superintendent and communicated by the employee’s supervisor. The job description is not all-inclusive, and other reasonably related duties may be assigned. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to revise job duties and the Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to listed qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of training and experience; relevant experience may substitute for formal education at a 2:1 ratio (two years of directly relevant experience for each year of college lacking).
Current Oklahoma journeyman license.
Five years of experience as a journeyman or contractor maintaining electrical equipment.
Two years of supervisory or foreman experience managing crews of multiple journeymen.
Valid operator's driver's license and an acceptable driving record under district motor vehicle insurance requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
Knowledge of current city codes, jobsite safety, NEC, and EPA regulations.
Ability to perform, plan, and coordinate routine preventative maintenance.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
General knowledge or experience with electrical trade practices, tools, and terminology.
Ability to read and work from wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering specifications, and factory service manuals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain manpower schedules.
Adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required computer duties.
Adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material.
Normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and by telephone.
Ability to perform occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, along with some stooping, bending, and stretching.
Ability to work periodically outside normal business hours, including weekends, sometimes under stressful conditions and strict deadlines.
Must pass the required pre-employment drug screen for this safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

Supervise journeyman electricians, contractors, and apprentices to complete work orders on time and comply with applicable codes and regulations.
Perform general electrical work, including installation, repair, and preventative maintenance.
Install and maintain wiring, motors, generators, electrical fixtures, pumps, valves, dials, gauges, and other apparatus, and maintain and repair lines.
Plan and lay out work, develop cost estimates, and identify and order required materials.
Assist with or install and maintain time clocks, program clocks, and fire alarm systems.
Communicate effectively with OKCPS personnel, students, and visitors.
Support organizational effectiveness by performing tasks and sharing departmental responsibilities during peak periods or workload overloads.
Participate in training, developing, and mentoring less experienced employees.
Assign tasks and specify workflow coordination methods to facilitate timely completion of jobs.
Oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety rules.
Drive district-owned vehicles to assigned sites.
Schedule, plan, and prioritize work to meet timelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.