Entry Level Electrical Apprentice Jobs in Reading, PA

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General
Date Posted:
2/18/2025
Location:
Facilities Operations CenterPosition Title: Electrician
Classification: Teamsters Local 429
Reports To: Director of Facilities and/or their designee
Hours: Variable Hours
Position Goal: Performs journeyman level installation, service and repair to various systems including, but not limited to, electrical distribution, emergency lighting, telephone, street/parking lot lighting, HVAC, security, fire alarms and intercoms.
Position Rate: $27.69 per hour
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties may be assigned.
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

1. Installs, alters, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and equipment, both high and low voltage.
2. Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to insure compliance with codes.
3. Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
4. Installs ground leads and connects power cables to equipment, such as motors.
5. Installs conduit and pull wires/cables.
6. Provides preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
7. Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices.
8. Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on job specifications and codes.
9. Purchases parts and equipment, recommends annual supply requirements.
10. Reads and interprets blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams.
11. Performs other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus satisfactory completion of an approved 4-year electrical apprenticeship. (Demonstrated aptitude or competence for performing work outlined under essential functions.)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
City of Reading Journeyman's License. Valid Pennsylvania Operator's License.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, wiring diagrams and technical and procedure manuals.
2. Ability to communicate scope of work and plans of actions to management, building administrators, custodians, and maintenance personnel.
3. Ability to complete work order forms, time sheets, and other departmental forms.
4. Ability to prepare sketches, drawings and plans.
5. Ability to interpret blueprints and other construction related documents.
6. Ability to plan, measure and layout jobs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to calculate figures and amounts utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
2. Ability to compute areas, circumference, length, width, depth and volume.
3. Ability to calculate percentages discounts and total costs.

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Ability to collect/compile information to determine appropriate course of action.
2. Ability to adapt to unforeseen field conditions.
3. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable codes.
2. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
4. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
5. Ability to operate district vehicles.
6. Ability to remain current on new procedures, materials, equipment and techniques.
7. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, perform work overhead and work from ladders. Work involves exposure to unpleasant elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, and may include the use of protective gear. The employee must frequently move and/or lift up to 50 pounds such as materials and equipment. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to hear conversations in noisy environments. The employee must be able to drive all district vehicles. The employee is responsible to provide for the safety and well being of those within the immediate vicinity of where the essential functions of the job are being performed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is performed inside and/or outside and includes being exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, high humidity, loud noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards and chemical hazards.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As per terms and conditions set forth in the contract between the School District of Reading and the Teamsters Local Union No. 429.
Prepared By: CS Date: 02/11/22
Approved By: SF Date: 02/11/22
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
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