Electrician
Published Date: Aug 22, 2024
Location: US
Company: Los Angeles Unified School District
SALARY DETAILS
APPLICATION FILING DATES
Application Open: 7/24/24
NOTE: The application filing period deadline will be established once we receive sufficient qualified applications to meet our hiring needs.
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at(213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.
BENEFITS
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Electricians perform skilled journey-level electrical work in the installation, repair, service, alteration, and maintenance of District electrical systems and equipment as part of the Maintenance & Operations Branch.
- Laying out, assembling, installing, testing, maintaining, servicing, and repairing such items as conduits, meters, panels, control boards, sensors, motors, lights, fans, heaters, fire alarms, bell and buzzer systems, field lighting systems, clock systems, telephone systems, switchboards, and wall, floor, and ceiling receptacles.
- Installing interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances and cuts, drills, and channeling concrete floors and walls for conduits and related installations or repairs.
- Bending and threading conduits and installing wires and cables in conduits.
- Preparing reports pertaining to the testing and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
- Preparing job estimates and sketches of work required.
- Climbing ladders and poles to install or repair lamps.
- Assisting a Senior Electrician in planning and developing modifications to existing electrical systems.
NOTE: Please note that the duties for this position will be performed on-site and in-person.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency, supplemented by courses in electrical theory and electrical construction code from a trade school.
EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program or five years of experience in the installation, alteration, and repair of commercial and industrial electrical wiring systems and equipment, of which one year must have been at the journey-level.
SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work effectively at heights of 50 feet or more on ladders, scaffolds, or poles and work under buildings and in confined spaces.
- Adequate color perception to identify color-coded conductor wires.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and safely lift and carry heavy weighing items while inspecting or assisting projects when needed.
- Ability to work safely in confined spaces.
- Adequate hearing to detect unusual sounds from transformers, fixture ballast, and fire alarms.
- Normal sense of smell to detect burning transformers, breakers, conductors, switches, ballast, and relays.
SPECIAL:
- A valid California Driver License.
- Use of an automobile.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have completed a five (5) year State of California or recognized equivalent Joint Labor-Management Electrical apprenticeship program and have worked as a Journey-level Electrician in commercial, industrial, or institutional installations and construction.
Further, the ideal candidate will possess broad technical skills and good working knowledge of:
- Practices, materials, and tools of the electrical trade.
- Design, construction, installation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems.
- Federal, State, and local electrical codes, orders, ordinances, and regulations.
- Pertinent safety orders issued by the Department of Industrial Relations and safety practices relative to high voltage electrical systems.
Additionally, we are seeking candidates with a demonstrated ability to:
- Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Work effectively with others.
- Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications relating to electrical designs.
- Operate electronic testing equipment such as meters and Personal Digital Assistants (PDA).
- Use and operate a computer, tablet, or other computing device.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
The employment assessment for these positions tentatively consists of a computerized multiple-choice test, performance test, and a communications skills test. Portions of the assessment may change, depending on candidate population and other considerations.
The content of the multiple-choice test will tentatively include:
(1) electrical codes
(2) electrical concepts
(3) wiring and circuits
(4) troubleshooting, fabrication, & installation
(5) lighting
(6) symbols
Applications will be reviewed of individuals who successfully pass the multiple-choice test to determine whether they meet the minimum requirements for this position.
Please Note: Candidates who have taken any portion of the assessment (computer-based multiple-choice written test & performance test) applicable to this recruitment within the last four (4) months, will be ineligible to participate in any test part within that time period. Furthermore, candidates who have taken the Electrician multiple-choice assessment within one year, will be able to recertify their scores only for the multiple-choice portion of the assessment.
ALL FUTURE CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA EMAIL, so please check your email account regularly. As part of the application process, you will NOT be required to submit a cover letter.
All successful candidates will be required to submit original transcripts and high school diploma or equivalent to demonstrate they have met the entrance requirements prior to placement on the list of eligible candidates.
NOTE: The application filing close date will be determined until our hiring needs are met. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible, to allow sufficient time to participate in the first test portion.
Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your junk e-mail folder.
For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.
APPLICATION PROCESS
NOTE: The application filing period will be established once we receive sufficient qualified applications to meet our hiring needs.
DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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