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ELECTRICIAN - JOURNEYMAN

Broward County Public Schools
6 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Oakland Park, FL
$64,000 - $70,000 USD yearly

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Broward County Public Schools is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to maintain, repair, and construct lighting, power and control electrical systems at the Physical Plant Operations site in Oakland Park. This full time, onsite role requires either completion of the Broward County School District Electrician Apprenticeship or six years of recent, paid electrical experience, plus current Florida certification or the ability to pass the state exam prior to permanent status. You should read and interpret drawings, estimate materials and labor, own your hand tools, and perform with little supervision while following standard electrical codes and safety practices. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight clear licenses, tool ownership, emergency readiness, and computer skills; anticipate a pre employment drug test and use the district job page and Job Code NN-012; salary is $32.43 to $34.89 per hour, 261 day calendar, nonexempt.

Requisition ID: 23849

Work Location: PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS

City: OAKLAND PARK

POSITION GOAL

To perform skilled work in maintenance, repair, and construction of lighting, power and control electrical systems in a responsible and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
  • Satisfactory completion of the Broward County School District's Electrician Apprenticeship Program.

Or

  • A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.                                                                               
  •  Six (6) years of recent employed professionally paid electrical work experience. Possession of current valid Broward County or State of Florida certification as an electrician, or if not certified at the time of application, must pass Florida State Certification Exam prior to being placed on permanent status.

And

  • Possess the ability to effect construction and repairs from drawings or sketches; estimate materials, supplies, and labor costs.
  • Must have the ability to use all power and hand tools associated with the trade and perform all tasks with little or no supervision or assistance.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of electricity and associated circuits and be able to determine the proper material for each job.
  • Knowledge of standard electrical code requirements.
  • Must possess a current certificate of competence.
  • Ability to work effectively from ladders and scaffolding with due regard to safety for self and others.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Able to work well with others.
  • Must provide own hand tools.
  • Must have ability to assume responsibility and effect repairs/complete tasks without assistance.
  • Must have a valid Florida driver's license and, if essential to perform certain duties of the position, a proper Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with endorsement is required.
  • Willing to answer emergency calls at all hours, including off hours.
  • This position will include pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
  • Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work:  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10   pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.  Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

 

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: NN-012.

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    COMPETENCIES

      CERTIFICATIONS

        LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR

        Advertisement Window: 08/10/2026  - Open Until Filled  

        Work Calendar:  261 Day Cal  

        Pay Grade: TC1201

        Classification: Nonexempt 

        Compensation

        Hourly Rate - $32.43 - $34.89 per hour

        Shift Differential (If applicable) -  /     

        NOTE: New hires will be hired at the minimum of the assigned salary range