Electrician Assistant

 

Company Overview: 

Shrub Oak International School (www.shruboak.org) is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. 

Essential Functions: 

The Electrician Assistant will support the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures within our buildings. This role will work under the direct supervision and guidance of a licensed electrician. 

• Assist in the installation and repair of electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures throughout the building. 

• Help install conduits and pipes to house electrical wires and cables. 

• Ensure all piping installations comply with electrical codes and regulations. 

• Assist in installing circuit breakers and other electrical hardware, and connect wiring, as necessary. 

• Replace conduit and wiring as directed. 

• Replace circuit breakers as instructed. 

• Perform other related duties assigned by the licensed electrician. 

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements: 

Experience & Education: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams. 

• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and installations. 

• Proficient in using hand tools and power tools related to electrical work. 

• Adhere to all health and safety requirements and regulations. 

• Willingness to work overtime as required to meet project needs. 

• Workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines, and time pressures. Ability to maintain sustained concentration, considerable physical effort, and manual dexterity. 

• Sufficient vision (with correction) to read and observe more distant objects. 

• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions. 

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs., use tools effectively, and work with cleaning solutions. 

• Requires walking, standing, climbing, reaching overhead, and bending. 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of additional electrical systems or specialized installations. 

• Certification or formal training in electrical work. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

• Exceptional written communication skills, including documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks. 

• Exceptional verbal communication skills. 

• Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and executing de-escalation techniques. 

• Ability and willingness to learn new skills. 

• Ability to display grit, resilience, and maintain composure under pressure. 

• Strong ability to process and retain information and think critically and analytically during crises. 

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. 

• Proven success in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment. 

• Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required training courses 

Benefits: 

Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: 

• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance 

• Flexible spending account (FSA) 

• Paid time off (PTO) 

• 401k w/ company match 

• Tuition/Professional development assistance 

• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

• Employee discounts 

Physical Requirements/Demands: 

A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines, and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture. 

Work Environment: 

We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators. 

EEO Statement: 

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation. 

Please note: 

SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.