Canton Maintenance Electrician; Part-Time

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This is a part-time position with the City of Canton.

An employee in this classification performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair of all types of electrical equipment and controls. Responsible for the proper functioning of all electrical equipment. Physical mobility required for walking, bending, climbing, and stooping to inspect electrical equipment throughout the facilities and for lifting tools, work materials, and motor starting equipment. Inspects electrical equipment throughout the facilities.

Checks motors for proper electrical loading. Determines circuit amperage. Cleans, adjusts, and repairs motor starting equipment. Wires new equipment. Provides temporary wiring for movable equipment. Cleans motors. Checks and maintains high voltage switchgears and transformers. Assists contractors for proper installation. Repairs and/or replaces circuit breakers from 12 volts to 600 volts. Works with 12,000 volt power fuses. Installs new lighting fixtures and repairs existing equipment.

Other related duties, not listed but consistent with and similar in nature to the above examples, may also be required.

Thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and National Electric Code. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections.

High school or GED, completion of electrical training at a technical school; and a minimum of five years of related and relevant experience; or any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which will provide the required knowledge and skills. Waste Water Treatment incentive pay shall be paid to employee(s) in this classification provided the employee possesses a Class I, II, or III Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and is an employee of Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).