Tradesworker - Electrician

Position: TRADES WORKER - ELECTRICIAN
Job Description Details

Class specification statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs skilled design, maintenance, and repair work in a particular craft such as carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, landscaping, mechanical work, plumbing, or painting. Work is performed under general supervision with supervisor inspecting results and quality periodically.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (All incumbents will not perform all duties.)

Essential Functions:

Inspects equipment for safety hazards before use; performs preventive maintenance on equipment as needed.

Works in a manner safe to the individual and other people; keeps work area clean and safe; follows safety rules and safe work practices; uses safety equipment as required.

Carpentry:

Builds, repairs, and installs counters, cabinets, bookshelves, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building framework, trim, etc. using various carpenter's hand and power tools, blueprints, drawings, and/or oral instructions.

Selects specified type and quantity of lumber and other materials required to build/repair specific job by applying mathematical calculations and considering purpose and end product of job.

Operates circular saw, sander, bandsaw, jointer, shaper, planer, and other hand tools.

Electrical:

Inspects electrical installations on a commercial/industrial scale to determine malfunctions, hazards, and need for adjustments.

Replaces and/or repairs electrical equipment.

Installs new electrical equipment.

Observes safety standards, specifications and electrical codes.

Uses hand tools, power tools, and other equipment associated with electrical work on a commercial/industrial level including electrical test and location equipment.

Inspects equipment for safety hazards before use or before repair or maintenance is performed.

Electrician must perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed to insure reliability and function of equipment.

Painting:

Removes paint from and smooths old surfaces to prepare for painting; covers furniture and other items for protection while painting and cleaning surfaces.

Applies coats of paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect surfaces, trimmings, fixtures, and other structures.

Uses paint remover, scraper, wire brush, sander, brushes, steel wool, spray gun, and paint rollers; cleans tools after each job to extend life of tools.

Plumbing:

Inspects function of all plumbing on a commercial/industrial scale to determine malfunctions, hazards, and need for adjustments, replacements, and/or repairs.

Measures, cuts, threads, solders pipe.

Observes safety standards, specifications, and plumbing codes.

Uses hand tools, power tools, and other equipment associated with commercial/industrial plumbing and maintenance.

Inspects equipment for safety hazards before use.

Heating and Air Conditioning:

Inspects HVAC installations on a commercial/industrial scale to determine malfunctions, hazards, and need for adjustments.

Replaces and or repairs HVAC equipment.

Installs new HVAC equipment.

Observes safety standards, specifications and mechanical codes.

Inspects equipment for safety hazards before use or before repair or maintenance is performed.

Candidate must perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed to insure reliability and function of equipment.

Uses hand tools and other equipment associated with HVAC work on a commercial/industrial level including test, charging, and recovery equipment for installation.

Boiler, chiller, and their associated control experience including variable speed drives highly desirable.

Examples of Other Major Responsibilities:

Performs other related maintenance duties as required based on division work load.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

See areas of specialization Hand tools Power tools
Gauges Vacuum pump Ohmmeter
Freon recovery system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. One-two years of technical or vocational school training in area…