Electrician

Primary Purpose:

Serves as a Journeyman Electrician within the Electrical Branch of the Comal Independent School District. Directly responsible for maintenance, repair, installation and modifications to electrical systems and services for and included within all district facilities and structures. Must be able to assess and determine the proper level of maintenance, repairs and alterations needed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment and systems.

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma orGED required.

One year certificate from college or technical schoolis preferred.

Current Licensure with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Electricians Occupation Code, Title 8, Chapter .

Possesses a valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a driving record that meets the requirements of the District.

Ten years electrical field experience a plus.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to read, interpret,and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, design drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to diagnose power quality problems and interpret simple waveform abnormalities.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as electrical values, mechanical stress loads, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Average proficiency in the use of a computer and average knowledge and ability to use and/or learn to use Maintenance Software. Moderate skills are required in the use of Internet Software. Possesses a working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC's).

High degree of familiarity with older types and styles of electrical equipment and infrastructure.

Must have a thorough knowledge of Ohms Law and its application.

Ability to apply the concepts of Electro-motive Force.

Full knowledge of electrical current measurements and the formulas applied to it.

Experience/ Other Requirements

Minimum of Five (5) years of field experience in residential or commercial lighting is required. Ten (10) years of experience is preferred.

Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Services and maintains emergency generator sets, ranging in size from 7KW to 300KW, single and three phase, diesel, gasoline and natural gas, water and air cooled.

Troubleshoots controls and verifies operational status of all emergency systems and related switch gear.

Verifies operational status and conducts infrared thermo scaninspections of electrical gear. Cleans, services and tests main breakers anddistribution service disconnects as part of the Preventive Maintenance Program.

Performs replacement of variable frequency drives.

Performs modifications to existing electrical systems as required for upgrades, remodels and expansions while conforming to both local and national electrical and fire codes.

Assesses work situation on site, applies appropriate criteria, standards, formulas, design modifications and clearances for the best method of job accomplishment.

Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems including but not limited to lighting, power distribution, irrigation, lightning arresting, voltage suppression and voltage monitoring. Communicates with Electrical Lead / Foreman as needed to reduce job delays in scheduling and material purchases.

Maintains assigned District service vehicle in a clean and orderly fashion to project a positive image of the Maintenance Department and expedite service response.

Maintains confidentiality of information.

Frequently required to drive District vehicle in the performance of assigned tasks.

Reports to work on time every day.

Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Assists with the supervision and assignment of electrician helpers.

Equipment Used:

Multimeters, Digital Recorders, Light Meters, Waveform Transient Analyzers, Scope Meters, Circuit Tracers, Radio Detection Units, Calculator, Screwdrivers-Flatheads and Phillips, Cordless Drills, SAE and Metric Drive Socket Wrench Sets, SAE and Metric Nut Drivers, SAE and Metric Open and Box Wrenches, Adjustable Wrenches, Allen and Torx Wrenches, Hammers, Claw/Sledge/Mall/Ball Peen, Hack Saw and Key Hole Saw, Lineman's Needle Nose and Slip Joint Pliers, Flat, Round and Rat Tail Files,Tubing Benders and Cutters, Hole Saw and Mechanical Knock Out Set, Wire Strippers and Crimpers, Torque Wrenches,Micrometers, District Vehicle.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are…