Apprentice Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Position Purpose

Performs minor electrical service and repairs on a variety of electrical systems and equipment under direct supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, services, and repairs such items as conduits, meters, panels, control boards, lights, fans, heaters, bell systems, field lighting systems, clock systems, and wall, floor, and ceiling receptacles, and underground wiring.
• Bends, threads, and installs conduit for repairs and new installations.
• Determines routing of conduit and wire, and determines location and methods of installing panels, transformer switches, plugs, and junction boxes.
• Determines need for repairs or replacements and the most cost efficient and safest method of restoring interrupted service.
• Computes wire size, power, and load limit requirements using charts and handbooks considering amperage load and distance to power supply.
• Climb ladders and poles to install or repair lamps.
• Performs mechanical operations necessary to dismantle, disassemble, repair, reassemble, and install electrical units.
• Uses precision measuring devices and instruments to check or test circuits for overload and circuit amplitude.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed, while under direct supervision, including after-hours and/or weekends.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct, and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and performs as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of District policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of electrical repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of electronic media (smartphones, note pads, tablets, and so forth) to access work orders and facilitate communication.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment.
• Ability to operate electronic testing equipment such as meters.
• Ability to work effectively at heights of 50 feet or more on ladders, scaffolds, or poles, and work under buildings and in confined spaces.
• Ability to follow directives and work with Master Electricians on advanced repairs.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; electrical measuring and testing equipment; hand tools; power tools; hoist.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting; works in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; occasional crouching/crawling.
• Lifting: Constantly exerts 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects in a kitchen and/or truck or van; frequently exerts 25 to 50 pounds of force; occasionally exerts 50 to pounds of force occasionally.
• Environment: Works outside and inside, inside truck/van and inside kitchens; works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures; works around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; exposure to heat from appliances and possible exposure to caustic chemicals; frequent reaching and feeling while in confined spaces and around objects, which reduce or prevent visibility of what is being touched; occasionally works at heights up to 50' above ground; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours and/or change in shift schedule with little or no advance notice.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency required;Specialized training from a Fort Worth ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, accredited college, technical, or trade school preferred.
• Certification/License:None.
• Experience:1 year of general trade, maintenance, construction, mechanical, or installation experience;
• Successful completion of an approved Fort Worth ISD Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, including, but not limited to:Automotive Collision RepairAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceConstruction TechnologyElectrical TechnologyRobotics and AutomationWelding
• Additional Requirements:Employees must provide necessary personal tools to perform assigned duties. FWISD is prohibited from replacing stolen or broken personal property.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.