Electrician

Under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor or assigned administrator, perform skilled electrical work in the repair, maintenance, alteration and construction of District buildings and facilities; install, repair, service and maintain electrical systems and equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Inspect, repair, install, service and maintain electrical systems including conduit and duct systems, lighting and power circuits, transformers, control equipment, switches, switchboards, fire alarms, fans, fixtures, bell and buzzer systems and clocks.
• Install or replace necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment, appliances and lighting.
• Install and perform repair of electrical systems for lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; replace fuses.
• Inspect, repair, install or replace high voltage cables and equipment.
• Prepare cost estimates for repair and order materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Observe and comply with federal, state and local electrical codes.
• Operate a variety of tools and power equipment including saws, voltage tester, ohmmeter, multimeter and other maintenance tools and equipment.
• Work from sketches, plans, drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve difficult electrical problems; call electrical company as necessary; observe safety of others and recommend precautionary action while repairs are in progress as necessary.
• Provide work direction and guidance to other maintenance personnel, as assigned, to properly and safely complete work orders.
• Assist in performing other skilled maintenance duties such as assisting in air conditioning and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs as it relates to electrical discipline.
• Assist in troubleshooting and analyzing Digital Analog Systems and Logic Control Systems; repair Communications Systems D/C and A/C and Solid State equipment; replace Solid State components; assist in installing and serving communication and data cables.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: four years of training or experience, which demonstrates journeylevel skill in electrical trade.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:

• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Basic electrical theory and calculation of formulas.
• Electrical codes and their proper implementation.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Materials, methods, tools and equipment used in electrical work.

Abilities/Skills:

• Repair, install and maintain a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Make arithmetic calculations related to specialty quickly and accurately.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Use a variety of tools and machines utilized in the basic trade including voltmeter, ohmmeter, multimeter and hydraulic truck lifts.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform other skilled maintenance work as assigned.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work outdoors and underground.
• Work at varying heights.
• Work on slippery and uneven places.
• Subject to loud noises or vibrations.
• Work with high voltage.
• Occasionally climb ladders.
• Frequently reaching below should level
• Hand and finger dexterity to grasp, handle and twist various equipment.
• Occasionally install various electrical components.
• Recognize and see warning signs, obstacles and/or hazardous conditions.