Apprentice - Electrician

Openings as of 2/28/2026.

• Position Type:
  Supporting District Operations/ Maintenance - General
• Date Posted: 2/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Service Center I/Lubbock Building
• Closing Date: 03/13/2026

Department:
Electrical

Reports to:

Foreperson II – Electrical
Grade 802
244 Days
Salary: $33,184 - $39,977
FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt

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

• 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.
• Climbs 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.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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 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.

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