Electrician

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, works in testing, calibration, modification, maintenance, repair and servicing of electrical and fire life safety infrastructure and facility support equipment. Installs electrical devices, wiring, and systems. Monitors and maintains safe operating condition of all electrical systems and related equipment. This job class requires knowledge of federal and state codes, laws and regulations regarding electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

* Complies with National Electrical Code and company standards when wiring equipment, following

all applicable safety policies and codes.

• •* Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.
• •* Uses a variety of electricians power and hand tools, measuring and testing instruments.
• •* Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• •* Installs, maintains and operates electrical systems, equipment, and appliances, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, electric gate crossings, signals, switches, or other equipment.
• •* Locates and diagnoses problems in the electrical system or equipment.
• •* Records and reports inspections, repairs performed and equipment replaced.
• •Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to develop, read, understand, and interpret schematics and blueprints and to do standard

computations;

Knowledge of NEC and electrical/wiring principles; building codes, local, state and federal

regulations on electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to act responsively to customer inquiries

and requests; and to escalate the more difficult matters appropriately;

Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work

priorities;

Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance, to work

independently and as a team, and to build effective working relationships;

• •Ability to manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects and deadlines;
• •Use of own tools may be required;
• •Ability to work safely and understand all safety requirements and company policy;
• •Ability to travel to various facilities.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, works in testing, calibration, modification, maintenance, repair and servicing of electrical and fire life safety infrastructure and facility support equipment. Installs electrical devices, wiring, and systems. Monitors and maintains safe operating condition of all electrical systems and related equipment. This job class requires knowledge of federal and state codes, laws and regulations regarding electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

* Complies with National Electrical Code and company standards when wiring equipment, following

all applicable safety policies and codes.

* Works standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring and electrical equipment.

* Uses a variety of electricians power and hand tools, measuring and testing instruments.

* Works from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.

* Installs, maintains and operates electrical systems, equipment, and appliances, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, electric gate crossings, signals, switches, or other equipment.

* Locates and diagnoses problems in the electrical system or equipment.

* Records and reports inspections, repairs performed and equipment replaced.

Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to develop, read, understand, and interpret schematics and blueprints and to do standard

computations;

Knowledge of NEC and electrical/wiring principles; building codes, local, state and federal

regulations on electrical and fire life safety installation, repair, and maintenance;

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to act responsively to customer inquiries

and requests; and to escalate the more difficult matters appropriately;

Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work

priorities;

Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance, to work

independently and as a team, and to build effective working relationships;

Ability to manage material resources, changing priorities, workflow, multiple projects and deadlines;

Use of own tools may be required;

Ability to work safely and understand all safety requirements and company policy;

Ability to travel to various facilities.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Technical/other training

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

State Electrician License Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of

time with or without assistance:

Using fine motor coordination, concentration, and good vision to differentiate between colors

Bending, kneeling, and stooping, and maneuvering in and around work areas

May lift or move boxes or equipment up to 50 pounds

Working in confined spaces

Climbing ladders

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.