Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Electrician
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
Location:
District Wide
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
If you are applying for this position using an outside job board (i.e. Indeed), please visit our website directly to apply at www.msdwt.k12.in.us/careers.
JOB DETAILS
Qualifications Profile (Licensure)
Preferred valid electrician license (journeyman level) and Driver's license
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Position Start Date
May 15, 2026
FLSA Classification
Hourly, Non-Exempt
Salary/Hourly Rate
$27.00/hr ($56,160 annually) $28.00/hr with Journeyman license
Benefits
Paid leave days, paid holidays, retirement contributions (PERF, 401a, VEBA), life insurance and health, dental and vision insurance offerings.
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description
The Electrician reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance and installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, lighting, and power equipment within school facilities to ensure a safe, compliant, and functional learning environment.
Major responsibilities include:
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Troubleshooting circuit issues, repairing electrical machinery, reading technical electrical diagrams, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and codes.
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Replacing interior and exterior Light fixtures, outlets, etc.
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Installing new outlets, light fixtures, power lines and panels using electrical power previously broughtinto the institution by the power company.
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Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor of Maintenance.
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District Snow Plowing
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Assistance with District maintenance work orders as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
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Strong understanding of AC/DC systems, low voltage controls, and safety practices (OSHA)
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Must be able to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics, and usea variety of specialized tools and measuring devices common to the trade, including hot line equipment, voltmeter/ multimeter and circuit tracer.
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Must work independently and very carefully in order to protect equipment and avoid mishandlingbecause of dangerous electrical current involved.
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Knowledge of, and ability to handle, high voltage electricity.
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Basic troubleshooting skills of electrical circuits.
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Knowledge and ability of basic conduit bending.
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Journeyman Level certification preferred.
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Previous experience in commercial or institutional electrical maintenance.
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Previous experience working in a school maintenance or educational facility.
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Previous experience working with minor or major electrical tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
PERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = 76% and above
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Very Frequent
Ability to carry 25 pounds
Occasional
Amount to lift 25 pounds
Occasional
Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds
Seldom
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Occasional
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
Very Frequent
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
Very Frequent
Ability to operate office equipment
Occasional
Ability to reach in all directions
Very Frequent
Overhead work
Very Frequent
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.
Attachment(s):
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Maintenance - Electrician.pdf
