Electrical Technician

**Electrical Technician - 23CUPE20**

The Upper Grand District School Board’s 3,000 plus dedicated teaching and support staff provide student success to over 35,000 students who attend our 65 elementary schools and 11 secondary schools in the City of Guelph, County of Wellington and County of Dufferin. The Upper Grand District School Board is situated on the treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit and Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and Six Nations of the Grand River within The Haldimand Tract.
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
- Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
- Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
- Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities

At UGDSB, we recognize that many of the identities listed above do not exist in a single form and are often intersecting with multiple identities, which can be complex and create unique experiences for applicants. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can participate fully, thrive, and reach their full potential.

The Upper Grand District School Board invites qualified applicants for this **full time, permanent position** to start as soon as possible.

**LOCATION**:Assignments to all areas maintained by the UGDSB. Work location Shelburne/Orangeville.

**HOURLY RATE**:$29.52 per hour (probationary rate)
Permanent rate after a successful probationary period: $31.40 per hour

**HOURS**: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day); Monday through Friday

**START DATE**: Estimated start date is as soon as possible.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Install, maintain, and repair wiring, conduit, fixtures, isolating switches, circuit breakers, service entrances, motor starters, wiring devices and lighting systems
- Install and/or modify electrical service panels
- Operate and diagnose discrepancies with computer-based control systems
- Perform conduit bending for above and below ground installations
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on Electrical Control Systems
- Maintain current knowledge of motor controls, devices, relays and the Electrical Code
- Report required repairs and safety hazards at all Board facilities to the Maintenance Supervisor
- Responsible for maintaining Board tools in good repair
- Install, maintain, and repair emergency lighting, motors and controls, public address systems and automatic clock systems
- Repair and maintain building electrics operating equipment (e.g. pump fans, hand tools, vacuums, polishes and including any gas or arc welding required)
- Service and repair electric heating systems
- Perform Type 1 and/or II asbestos removal if qualified
- Prepare estimates for project work
- Maintain proper inventory and tools
- Comply with all requirements of the OHSA, Electrical Code, Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, WHMIS and Board policies
- Other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Certificate of Qualification as a Construction Maintenance Electrician
- 2-5+ years of relevant work experience
- Current Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to maintain a work schedule with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Passion for a positive customer service experience with staff, students, and the public
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to perform all requirements of the position
- Current Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations as well as the WHMIS program
- Ability to prioritize tasks and continually assess risks

**PREFERRED SKILLS**
- Familiarity with a computerized work order system
- Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
- Fire alarm certification would be an asset

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Mail**:
HR - Upper Grand District School Board
Attn: Human Resources, Recruitment
500 Victoria Road North, Guelph, ON, N1E 6K2

While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Upper Grand District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

** Equal Opportunity Employer **

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $29.52-$31.40 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-22