Electrician

Job Description – Electrician

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To maintain and install electrical systems primarily 480 volts and under.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
 General from foreman or other maintenance supervisory personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
 Functional over supporting skilled craftsmen and helpers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
 EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
 
 Works primarily on systems 480 volts and under.
 
 Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring systems, public address systems, traffic signals, electric clocks, telephones, floodlights, and other electrical fixtures and equipment.
 
 Maintains electric motors and generators.
 
 Maintains emergency generators; should be able to read schematics and blueprints.
 
 Makes electrical inspections of electrical equipment and appliances.
 
 Seats and replaces brushes; performs some mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts.
 
 Uses standard tools such as volt meters, amp meters, watt meters, and related equipment to trouble shoot and isolate problem and operate various types of electricians electrical systems.
 
 Installs and makes repairs on nonmetallic cables such as romex, conduits (greenfield), and thin wall or rigid conduit.
 
 Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical motor starters, related switchgears, and controls.
 
 May provide support to Electricians--High Voltage and work on high voltage systems when necessary.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.

Must have valid driver’s license.