Building Mechanic: Electrician

Position: Building Mechanic: Electrician - 20269204
* Starting Wage: $42.65 - $45.25/hr

Hours per Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 260

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Purpose Statement

The job of Electrician is done for the purpose/s of providing electrical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading electrical systems and equipment; assisting other skilled trades; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site.

Other Functions

* Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems for the purpose of determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems.

* Coordinates with assigned lead and/or supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.

* Diagnoses causes of electrical problems or failures for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair.

* Fabricates equipment parts for the purpose of meeting specialty needs and/or replacing unavailable parts.

* Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and building regulations.

* Installs electrical system components (e.g. lighting, alarms, electrical panels, switches, circuits, scoreboards, etc.) for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities.

* Monitors electrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.

* Oversees outside contractors (e.g. new school sites, electrical system upgrades/expansions, major remodels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the projects are satisfactory completed and within district specifications.

* Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

* Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

* Performs routine and preventive maintenance for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of electrical systems.

* Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

* Repairs electrical components and/or systems (e.g. motors, circuits, transformers, generators, compressors, switches, intercom systems, cafeteria kitchen equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition.

* Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repair.

* Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

* Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and handling hazardous materials.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods, techniques, materials, tools used in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems/subsystems;

troubleshoot/maintain mechanical, electrical, environmental systems/subsystems including control/balancing these systems; and blueprints and schematics.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities;…