Itinerant Electrician

Perform electrical work, which involves installation, modification, and repair of new and existing electrical components, systems, and other electrical work, which is subject to uniform electrical code.

NSBSD Pedagogy

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate from high school or general education degree.

Two years of technical training in electrical systems or university program certificate.

Four to five years related experience and/or training.

Language Skills:

Read and interpret procedures, policies and regulations, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Write routine reports and correspondence.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisor, staff, and public.

Mathematical Skills:

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Compute rate, ratio and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of non-standard situations.

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Class D Alaska driver’s license.

State of Alaska Electrical Certificate of Fitness.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Lift 70 pounds.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Speak the Iñupiaq language.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the electrical systems in all District facilities.

Installs and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.

Check and maintain fire alarms in all District facilities.

Observe safety standards and regulations.

Estimate material, repair, labor, and costs for projects related to field.

All work will be done in compliance with the National Electrical Code.

Adhere to all District policies and regulations.

Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may assign.

Physical Requirements

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in high, precarious places and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, risk of radiation, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Year: Year Round

Range and Minimum Salary Grade:

Maintenance Specialist I/II

$56.42 (based on experience)