Welcome To Southern Tech - Applying For The Licensed Electrician Position

Purpose of Job:  The Licensed Electrician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems across SouthernTech facilities. The role emphasizes compliance with national, state, and local electrical codes, proactive maintenance, and reliable support for day-to-day campus operations.

 

Major Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

 

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Supports and promotes the Southern Tech adopted quality initiatives including Baldrige criteria, Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation criteria, Tech Centers That Work, and Lean Office.
2. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in services to customers.
3. Supports and assists in the development and execution of the Southern Tech strategic plan.
4. Primary duties to include administration and management of the following system to ensure optimal function with minimal downtime:
   1. Code Compliance & Safety
      1. Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, equipment, and systems in compliance with NEC, OSHA, and local codes.
      2. Maintain proper documentation of electrical work for inspections and compliance audits.

• Conduct safety checks on electrical systems and correct hazards immediately.

1. Preventative Maintenance & Audits
   1. Perform scheduled inspections of panels, breakers, outlets, lighting, emergency systems, and other electrical infrastructure.
   2. Test, record, and report system performance to identify issues before failures occur.

• Support internal and third-party audits of electrical systems and participate in corrective action planning.

1. Daily Operations & Repairs
   1. Respond to work orders for electrical troubleshooting, repair, and small projects.
   2. Maintain campus lighting, classroom technology power connections, HVAC controls wiring, and shop/lab equipment support.

• Assist with power shutdowns, generator testing, and electrical support for construction/renovation projects.

5. Additional Duties
   1. Maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and repairs.
   2. Support energy efficiency initiatives by upgrading systems and recommending improvements.
   3. Provide technical guidance to maintenance staff on electrical safety and best practices.
   4. Participate in campus emergency response and after-hours support as needed.
6. Practice 5S principles.

 

Secondary Functions of the Job:

1. Assist with the oversight of the quality and timeliness of new construction or major remodeling projects by communicating with architect and contractors.
2. Assist with solving problems and work with contractors on major projects.
3. Promote environmental stewardship and sustainability.
4. Assist with ISO standardization.
5. Assist with managing outside contractors’ relationships and oversight of contractors’ work. Provide outside contractors access to facilities as necessary.
6. Assist with providing quality management and strategic leadership, and innovative efficiencies for preventive maintenance.
7. Assist with keeping the facility in compliance with all State and Federal Regulations, Building Codes, and ADA Requirements.
8. Assist with the overall upkeep and safe operations of campus.
9. Assist with scheduling work and meeting deadlines, as directed by the superintendent.

 

Other:

1. Perform other duties, assume responsibilities and exercise other authority as may be required or directed upon by law or the Superintendent of Southern Tech.

 

Organizational Relationships:

Reports to:             Controls Specialist

 

Education, Knowledge, Skill, & Experience Requirements:

 

Qualifications:  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 Experience:

1. Current Oklahoma Unlimited Electrician License
2. Minimum 5 years of electrical experience, preferably in commercial or institutional facilities.
3. Other certifications related to physical plant or facilities maintenance highly desired.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Working knowledge of building automation control systems.
2. Working knowledge of programable logic controllers
3. Working knowledge of computerized office programs, to include advanced Excel skills.
4. Working knowledge of campus mass communication systems
5. Knowledge of, or ability to quickly research federal and state laws and the Southern Tech policy and regulations.
6. Function as an effective Southern Tech team player.
7. Ability to function professionally during high stress situations.
8. Ability to implement, facilitate, and complete multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.
9. Must have a complete working knowledge on all aspects of electrical systems.
10. Must have a working knowledge of budgets and how to manage them.
11. Must have excellent communication skills.
12. Must have creative problem-solving skills.

 

Physical & Mental Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

1. Sit, stand, walk for extended periods.
2. Manipulate computer keyboard.
3. Keen hearing: (ability to listen to others)
4. Vision: close and distance vision required.
5. Be able to communicate.
6. Be able to properly and legally operate a school vehicle as required to travel on behalf of the district.
7. Regularly lifts up to 25 lbs. (occasionally up to 50 lbs.).
8. Ability to bend and stoop.

 

Mental Requirements:

1. Ability to read directions, instructions, both written, and spoken.
2. Ability to communicate effectively.
3. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and the Board of Education.
4. Ability to write documents and effectively present information.
5. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
6. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
7. Ability to function professionally during high stress situations.
8. Ability to implement, facilitate, and complete multiple projects in a timely and efficient manner.

 

Work Environment:

Outdoor and indoor environment; walking and working near moving mechanical equipment, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions (extreme heat and cold).

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