Electrician

About The Company:

LAUSD is seeking to hire Electricians to perform journey-level electrical work in relation to the repair, service and maintenance of District electrical systems. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to establish a growing career as an Electrician with the District. We offer a competitive wage plus you and your eligible dependents will a part of a great benefits package! Come join our team today and help us continue to make a positive impact on the youth of Los Angeles.

About the Job:

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.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

* All applicants must apply on the LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch website to be officially considered by going to www.lausdjobs.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person