Electrician , Ii, Iii

Electrician I — Electrician II — Electrician III

Performs technical work in the maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of electrical and electronic components for City facilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor. Supervision may be exercised over a small crew.

Electrician I, Electrician II, and Electrician III share common responsibilities:

• Trouble-shoot electrical components
• Repair and replace outdated electrical components
• Install new electrical circuits
• Discuss job requirements with and receive instructions from supervisor
• Inspect for National Electrical Code violations
• Develop work assignments based upon priorities
• Requisition necessary equipment and materials
• Maintain time and materials records
• Train and instruct unskilled and semi-skilled workers
• Serve on the emergency on-call rotation

Educational and experience requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate s degree in electronic technology, or related field and moderate experience in the maintenance of automated electrical or electronic control systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special requirements

• Electrician I — NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training certificates within 12 months of hire; possession of a Journeyman Electrical License; the employee must pull permits in his/her name or the license must be signed over to the City of Gastonia.
• Electrician II, III — NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training certificates within 12 months of hire; possession of a limited North Carolina Electric license upon hire; the employee must pull permits in his/her name or the license must be signed over to the City of Gastonia.
• Electrician I, II & III — Valid North Carolina driver s license.

Physical Demands (Electrician I, II & III)

2. The physical requirements include the following:

• Medium to heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions

3. Visual requirements — Visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, including color, depth perception and field of vision.

4. Working conditions

• Inside and outside environmental conditions; noise levels requiring elevation of voice
• Hazards: proximity to moving parts, electrical current, working at heights, exposure to heat or chemicals
• Atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation
• Os a position in narrow spaces or confined areas

Drug screening and criminal background check required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H