Building Mechanic: Electrician - 20269204

Electrician

Starting Wage: $44.06 - $46.74/hr

Hours per Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 260

Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

The job of Electrician is done for the purpose 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.

• 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.

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.

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