Electrician - Maintenance

Description

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 preventative 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, and others.
• 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.
• Assists with new construction or building renovations by drawing sketches and schematics of wiring layouts; corrects electrical plans and blueprints when errors are found; plans, installs, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, appliances, receptacles, switches, fuses, 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 and tests low‑voltage circuit breakers, motors, magnetic drives for pump engines and emergency generators; disassembles repairs and reassembles motors and magnetic drives; tests high‑voltage relay trip units; measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; pulls wire and makes mechanical and soldered connections to fixtures and power equipment.
• Inspects and tests distribution equipment to determine the feasibility of increasing loads; installs control and distribution apparatus; connects power to motors and installs ground circuits; tests continuity of circuits to ensure 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; observes functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards and determine the need for adjustments, relocation or replacement; makes needed repairs.
• Installs, tests, and repairs control components of machinery and equipment such as building alarms, motors for overhead doors, and heating and air‑conditioning systems.
• Assists other skilled tradesmen (Electronics Technician, HVAC Mechanic, Plumber, Carpenter, etc.) in completing building maintenance repairs or replacements.
• Performs minor repairs on small problems that occur within systems or advises management when major repairs require outside contractors.
• Maintains awareness of proper safety procedures and applies them in daily activities.
• Performs other work as required; regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Performs other job‑related duties as directed.

Successful applicants 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., 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 License”, a current and valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license with the appropriate endorsements, and be able to pass a work‑related pre‑employment physical examination, DOT drug screen, and a criminal background check.

Knowledge and experience of installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, lines and power terminals using two‑phase and three‑phase power; of electronic parts and tools/equipment used in electrical systems repair; of the theories, principles and practices involved in power systems design and delivery mechanisms; and of acceptable and unacceptable electrical installation techniques and…