Apprentice Groundman Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

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Submit letter of application stating experience, training, references and other information pertaining to this position to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

• Responsible for the safe condition of all electric elements in the facilities owned and/or operated by the school district 24/7.

• To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of electrically operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

• Attend and participate in meetings with architects and engineers to assist with the review of new or replacement electrical systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Facilitate the wiring, installation, repair and preventive maintenance of equipment and fixtures such as interior, exterior, stage, gym, athletic field, and parking lot

lights, emergency and exit lights, pool equipment including underwater lighting, motors, switches and outlets, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, generators, intercoms and bells, fire alarms, engines, generators, batteries, fans, sound systems,

scoreboards, security cameras and systems, technology (computers, smartboards, projectors, screens, monitors), door security systems, and all classroom or office clocks.

• Repair electrical components of classroom, office, kitchen, culinary, consumer and family science equipment

• Maintain safety and code requirements with regards to OSHA, State, local, and Board of Education guidelines

• Maintain inventory of district-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, electrical materials and supplies

• Recommend purchase of supplies, tools, and/or equipment for electrical department and electrical projects

• Facilitate work orders, troubleshooting and analyzing problems, complete work orders in order of priority within time and budget.

• Maintain records and reports, correspondence relative to the work

• Recommend new or retrofit equipment for energy efficiencies and labor productivity to the electrical foreman

• Confer with co-workers for project involvement and completion including technology layout of computer labs and special projects

• Instruct custodians and other maintenance workers on proper use, methods, or procedures with new or existing electrical equipment

• Maintain Safety Data sheets on chemical products used in the department

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Member of Electrical Union, Master Electricians License

• Complete and pass a government-approved electrical apprenticeship training program

• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory, standard practices of the trade, thorough knowledge of electrical safety

• OSHA 30 Training

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work well with others with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Valid driver's license with no points on driving record; Drug free

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Federal, State, and Local safety codes and rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively communicate with other trades and co-workers, write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees in the organization and to communicate effectively with individuals or small groups of administrative, maintenance, custodial, and secretarial staffs.

MATHEMATICAUESTIMATING SKILLS:

Ability to read and evaluate blueprints and to accurately estimate costs of labor and materials, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to required work within the department.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Ability to apply concepts of environmental and energy (cost savings) management to the scope of work within the department. Ability to read and evaluate blueprints necessary. Keeps skills updated by reading publications common to the electrical trade. OSHA, ADA, CAD and AutoCAD skills are desirable. Need to proficiently use a computer for work orders, payroll, Excel, Microsoft Office and other pertinent programs.

• Ability to work with and get along well with others

• Organized

• Detail-minded

• Ability to listen and to effectively communicate with administrators, contractors, and staff

• Ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully between various trades

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive a van, stand, walk, climb a tall ladder, use an aerial lift for very high places, use hands and fingers to grasp, handle, and feel small objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear and to appropriately use personal protective equipment as required or deemed prudent throughout the course of performing duties. Able to work on scaffolds for very high places.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms such as to operate vibrating machinery. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with