Maintenance Worker- Electrician
Job Location:
Paterson, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
29 September 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Qualifications:
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Have three years of experience in work involving the installation inspection repair servicing andmaintenance of electrical equipment appliances machinery and circuits.
- Holds a valid electricians license.
- Pass a colorblindness test.
- Hold and maintain a valid drivers license with no serious violations.
- Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students staff administrationparents and the community.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using propergrammar and vocabulary.
- Inspect electrical wiring fixtures appliances motors generators pumps power circuits and controllers of machines and elevators ascertain the nature of needed repairs and/or replacement; does whatever repair and installation work is necessary.
- Install maintain inspect repair and service high and low tension power and light feeders generating and control equipment relays transformers motors pumps switches outlets signal systems and other electrical writing cables fixtures and appliances of varied types.
- Use various types of test equipment such as ammeters voltmeters and ohmmeters.
- Make emergency electrical repairs trouble shoots malfunctions and breakdowns; inspect work in progress and completed work for defects fire hazards or other unsafe conditions.
- Be familiar with the use of various types of conduits and fittings cables insulators and other equipment.
- Work from electrical schematics plans and specifications in accordance with established procedures.
- Requisition store safeguard and properly use electrical equipment materials and supplies.
- Keep records of equipment used work done and time spent.
- Read and interpret plans specifications and diagrams.
- Analyze problems involving electrical installation inspection maintenance and repair work and develop effective work methods.
- Remember and carry out oral and written directions.
- Demonstrate positive attitudes appropriate attire and grooming and an effective work ethic.
- Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions.
- Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff and use discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
- Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings.
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students parents school personnel and outside agencies associated with the school.
- Adhere to New Jersey school law State Board of Education rules and regulations State and local health agency requirements Board of Education policies and regulations school regulations and procedures and contractual obligations.
- Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the School Business Administrator and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
For more information about this position please visit the Job Descriptions page.
- Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
- Pending budget availability
- All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled
Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.
Required Experience:
IC