Electrician - Maintenance

Summary

Under direction, performs skilled trades work involving a wide range of complex electrical system maintenance/repair activities associated with the maintenance and operations of Jefferson County buildings.

Creates and executes a program of routine preventive maintenance, on a wide variety of electrical equipment including emergency lights and sirens, fire alarms, door locking mechanisms, electrified fencing and gates, low and high voltage transformers, switch gear, underground wiring, controls, etc.; replaces fuses or circuit breakers, street lighting; pulls cable to add new electrical or telephone lines in buildings to bring services to new work stations;

replaces worn‑out or antiquated electrical lines; troubleshoots and repairs circuit problems. Helps with new construction or building renovations by drawing sketches & schematics of wiring layouts; corrects electrical plans and blue prints when errors are found; plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, appliances, receptacles, switches, fuses or circuit breaker panels, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations to minimize waste and avoid hazardous wiring;

consults with Engineering to estimate the cost of planned improvements; inspects, tests, low voltage circuit breakers, motors, magnetic drives for pump engines and emergency generators, etc. Disassembles repairs and reassembles motors/magnetic drives; tests high voltage relay trip units; measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; pulls wire and makes both mechanical and soldered connections to fixtures and/or power equipment;

inspects and tests distribution equipment to determine the feasibility of increasing loads; and installs control and distribution apparatus, connects power to motors and installs ground circuits, tests continuity of circuits to insure compatibility of phasing and safety to equipment. Inspects the work of contractors who are installing electrical systems in the County Courthouse; performs underground electric utility locating; maintains equipment and work records;

orders needed parts and materials through the maintenance office; observes the functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and/or the need for adjustments, relocation or replacement, and makes needed repairs; and installs, tests, and repairs control components of machinery and equipment such as: building alarms, motors for overhead doors, heating and air conditioning systems. Helps other skilled tradesmen (Electronics Technician, HVAC Mechanic, Plumber, Carpenter, etc.)

perform complete building maintenance repairs or replacements; repairs and replaces motor starting mechanisms, transfer switches, and distribution equipment according to manufacturer’s manuals and blueprints, performs minor repairs on small problems that occur within the systems or advises management when major repairs need the expertise of outside contractors; maintains an awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks;

and performs other work as required. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Performs other job related duties as directed.

The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Successful applicants for this position must have: the knowledge equivalent of a high school diploma supplemented by courses in electrical systems, electronics or related fields; completed an approved Electrician Apprenticeship training program (e.g., normally with a Union, the military services or at a Technical School): OR four to five years of experience in installing or servicing electric power systems, grids or equipment;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Applicants must possess a valid journeyman “Electrician’s…