Electrical Foreman

TITLE: Electrical Foreman  - Grade 107 | Classified Scale

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Valid Electrical Contractors NC License (required)

2. High school diploma or the equivalent.

3. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License. 

4. Five years successful experience as an electrician preferred.

5. Extensive knowledge of building codes.

6. Demonstrated leadership ability.

7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

 

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

 

SUPERVISES: Electrical Technician and Assistant

 

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

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Assumes primary responsibility for the safe condition of lighting fixtures, electrical distribution systems, wiring, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, generators, and all electrical elements in the facilities owned or operated by the district.

2. Determines which repair jobs may be performed by electricians, custodians, and maintenance workers on the staff and which much be performed by outside contracts, and advises the maintenance supervisor accordingly.

3. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provides access for future maintenance, and avoids unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.

4. Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.

5. Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.

6. Tests continuity of circuit to insure electrical capability and safety of components, using testing instruments, such as ohmmeter, batter and buzzer, and oscilloscope.

7. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.

8. Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.

9. Installs