High Voltage ElectricalInstalling, troubleshooting, testing, and replacing high voltage power per National Electrical Code (NEC) Installing and maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systemsIdentifying electrical problems with a variety of testing devicesInstalling, troubleshooting, testing, repairing and replacing electrical components per National Electrical Code (NEC) (including switchboards, panels, televisions, electric elevators, receptacles, light switches, GFCIs, light bulbs ((ceiling, desk, and floor lamp)), HVAC units, thermostats, lamps, machines, appliances, and other apparatus utilizing electricity or its effects.)Reading and comprehending as-builts, blueprints, and technical diagramsLow Voltage ElectricalInspecting electrical components, such as telephony, fire alarm systems and devicesIdentifying electrical problems with a variety of testing devicesRepairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, and fixturesInstalling, programing, and troubleshooting telephone unitsInstalling, programing, troubleshooting and battery replacing room key card access door handlesSetting up audio and visual (A/V) components for meeting rooms usageGeneral MaintenanceCreating daily, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually preventative maintenance (PM) programs Weekly check of emergency lighting systemsWeekly check of proper charge of emergency extinguishers Daily check of proper boiler temperatures and maintaining proper boiler room temperature per codeBi-Monthly maintenance of ice machinesProper inventorying, ordering, and organizing of tools and supplies needed Carpet shampooing and buffing of room and hallway carpetMaintaining subcontractor and outsourced vendor relationshipsSnow and Ice RemovalMonitoring and changing of outdoor MUA and indoor air ventilation filtersGeneral PaintingGeneral Plumbing

Merit Academy is a not-for-profit, tuition free K-6 private school with the goal to bring high quality education to the urban inner city of Chicago, IL. Merit Academy is a tax-exempt 501(C)3 nonprofit organization (Tax ID Number: 46-1438445). All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.Merit Academy's mission is to provide the quality of a private school setting and curriculum to the public. Through education, we will have students gain the skills, strategies, and desire necessary for continued learning; developing a strong sense of responsibility for themselves, toward each other, and toward their community. A rich multicultural environment for learning will be created, along with an integrated curriculum with mathematics, science and arts components. We want to provide the type of quality education for children to become self-directed learners; and share their enthusiasm for learning, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation. We want to provide the opportunity for every individual in its community of learners to reach his or her full intellectual, social, moral, creative, and physical potential.Education is the science of teaching and learning; every student differs and must be challenged to work to his/her greatest capacity. Each student will be regarded as a separate and important individual and will be made to feel that he/she is progressing. Students will be given the opportunity to grow at their own rate and in their own individual way. They will be guided firmly, but with kindness and impartiality. Merit Academy provides activities that develop skills which enable each student to achieve scholastically to his/her greatest potential and to provide an opportunity for each student to use his/her special talents. In cooperation with family and community, our mission is to guide students in becoming personally responsible, self-motivated, disciplined, respectful, competent, and contributing members of society.

High Voltage ElectricalCertified Information Transport Systems Installer I & Installer II Cooper in BICSI ITS Cabling Installation ProgramInstalling, troubleshooting, testing, and replacing high voltage lines per National Electrical Code (NEC) Installing and maintaining wiring, control, and lighting systemsIdentifying electrical problems with a variety of testing devicesInstalling, troubleshooting, testing, and replacing PTAC unitsInstalling electrical configurations and receptacles for PTAC unitsInstalling, troubleshooting, testing, repairing and replacing electrical components per National Electrical Code (NEC)Installing power per National Electrical Code (NEC)Reading and comprehending blueprints and technical diagramsLow Voltage ElectricalInspecting electrical components, such as telephony, fire alarm systems and devicesIdentifying electrical problems with a variety of testing devicesRepairing or replacing wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power toolsInstalling, programing, and troubleshooting telephone unitsInstalling, programing, troubleshooting and battery replacing room key card access door handlesInstalling, troubleshooting, testing, and replacing data/telephone cabling cable per National Electrical Code (NEC)Installing telephone/date jacks per National Electrical Code (NEC)Troubleshooting TV, satellite, business network, and wireless frequency signalsGeneral MaintenanceInstructing and supervising unskilled workersPool maintenance (including testing pH, alkaline, chlorine, and salt levels; maintaining proper pool water levels; maintaining proper warm water temperature; general pool cleaning)Maintaining emergency lighting systemsMaintaining charge of emergency extinguishers Maintaining boiler temperatures and maintaining proper boiler room temperature per codeDaily preventative maintenance Material HandlingPaintingPlumbing

Read blueprints or technical diagrams.Installed and maintained wiring, control, and lighting systems.Inspected electrical components, such as telephony, fire alarm systems and devices.Identified electrical problems with a variety of testing devices.Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.Followed state and local building regulations based on the National Electric Code and Chicago Electric Code.Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring or equipment.Maintained and repaired large motors, equipment, HVAC and control systems in businesses and factories.Installed wiring and troubleshooted electrical problems in residential homes.