Electrical Technician

Job Title

Under direct supervision, this position performs routine semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of city buildings and facilities. Position provides works as a helper and provides assistance to higher level trades workers in more complex electrical repair and installation activities. Reports to Senior Electrician.

Performs semi-skilled electrical work maintaining, repairing and ensuring the working condition of electrical systems in city buildings and facilities; uses a variety of tools and equipment to include voltmeter, ohmmeter, ammeter, genie boom, drills, and saws and hand tools. Prepares site for repair and/or installation work; repairs and installs new parts and systems for lights, electrical receptacles, electrical panels and wiring, ballasts, and building electrical systems;

removes or repairs damaged parts. Loads and unloads electrical supplies and equipment on trucks; transports equipment, supplies and materials to other facilities as needed; cleans work area; assists general maintenance crew with moving furniture, and assists with installation of phone cable and computer wires. Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Performance Indicators:
Has general knowledge of the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in electrical work. Has some knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for electrical fixtures and systems. Is able to maintain and repair electrical fixtures, components and system parts. Is able to follow oral and written instructions. Is able to perform medium physical work. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Quality of Work:
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the public. Quantity of Work:
Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions." Dependability:
Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas. Attendance:
Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests. Initiative and Enthusiasm:
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Judgment:
Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation:
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department. Relationships with Others:
Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains…