Electrician

Electrician

Electricians, grade 10, work from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering, drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. They determine and place distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

Skill and Knowledge:
At this grade, electricians must have a knowledge of the operation and installation of a variety of complete electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, and compound circuits for single and multiple phase alternating current of varying voltage, amperage, and frequency; wiring systems in industrial complexes and in buildings; and power or regulating and control circuits and distribution panels to industrial machinery, ships' control equipment, computers or laboratory and other electrical equipment.

As the Electrician, the incumbent's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receive general information as to the arrangement of a new system, scheduled completion date, size and capacity of equipment to meet the objective of the project.
• Size, layout and integrate systems associated with the operation of the HVAC and energy management system.
• Maintain and perform preventive maintenance on extremely complex systems.
• Respond to pre-alarm and alarm conditions to prevent damage to expensive systems.
• Conduct operational checks prior to and after repairs to ensure that proper pressures, temperatures, alarms, controls and customer satisfaction is achieved.
• Repair the electrical distribution systems and equipment such as electric beds, parking gate system, various communication systems, laundry equipment, pharmacy CMOP equipment, kitchen equipment, etc.
• Troubleshoot sophisticated circuitry and controls associated with such systems as the computerized pneumatic tube system, computerized fire alarm system, elevators and dumbwaiters, HVAC, emergency generators, etc. to determine proper voltage, amperage, resistance, etc.
• Troubleshoot test equipment used in the testing of circuit breakers, switch gear, receptacles, etc.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, schematics, operator and parts manuals, etc. of varying degrees of complexity for complete systems.
• Use and operate hand and power tools, equipment, or machines varying in difficulty.
• Operate complex emergency generators and related systems.
• Assist other Activation and Operation Team members in performing their duties repairing and maintaining physical structures, facilities, and utility systems.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#:
Electrician/ PD07279A

Physical Requirements:

The duties of this position require physical exertion involving lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes. Physical effort is exerted in walking, running, climbing, crawling, and bending. Strain related to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching, or stooping for extended periods of time. Working Environment:
Incumbent is exposed to heat, restricted ventilation and poor illumination in areas such as equipment rooms. Incumbent is exposed to all weather conditions when working outside (parking areas, roof, etc.). Incumbent is exposed to varying climatic conditions from an office, to environmentally controlled space, to excessive heat such as in the boiler plant. Incumbent is exposed to various hazardous materials in the course of performing work assignments.

The incumbent is provided protective clothing, equipment and safety devices for his personal protection. The emergency generator rooms, and equipment rooms are above the allowable decibel rating and hearing protection is provided. Diesel fumes and hazardous gases are in the work environment during various tasks. Respiratory protection is provided for the incumbent. Incumbent is at high-voltage electric shock; explosions of equipment or cables;

injury from falls, burns, bruises and cuts. Incumbent works in crowded areas and around moving machinery. Incumbent is also required to work in patient areas which are contaminated with various diseases including HIV, TB, and is issued personal protective equipment/clothing to be worn. Incumbent may come in contact with asbestos containing materials during the performance of tasks; and is issued protective equipment/clothing which will allow for the incumbent to assist in the removal.