Electrician Journeyman; A264210-2 Wastewater Treatment

Job Title

Electrician

Performs skilled electrician's work to provide a safe and reliable electrical environment in the plants and booster stations. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Inspects control panel, junction boxes, and mission control box to check for proper functionality.
• Troubleshoots systems; tests, locates problems, and repairs electrical circuits and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance in control panels; cleans junction boxes, checks voltage and amperage, and inspects fuses, relays, and wiring connections.
• Repairs and/or replaces equipment as needed.
• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• The standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.
• Electrical code requirements related to electrical wiring and equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Meeting schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Making routine estimates of time and materials.
• Locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Responding to emergency calls.
• Working from drawings and specifications.
• Complying with City policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

• Never:
  Office or similar indoor environment, Confined space
• Seldom:
  Office or similar indoor environment, Confined space
• Sometimes:
  Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site, Warehouse environment
• Frequently:
  Outdoor environment, Vehicles
• Often:
  Outdoor environment, Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

• Never:
  Individuals who are hostile or irate, Individuals with known violent backgrounds, Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Communicable diseases, Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Seldom:
  Individuals who are hostile or irate, Individuals with known violent backgrounds, Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Communicable diseases, Moving mechanical parts, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Sometimes:
  Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
• Frequently:
  Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Moving mechanical parts
• Often:
  Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Moving mechanical parts

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

• Never:
  Local travel, Regional travel, National…