Electrician

Job Summary

To perform work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of various types of electrical equipment related to Racine County buildings.

Essential Duties

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and install new lighting, motors, power distribution and DDC equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair fire alarm systems, security alarm systems and various other building related automation control equipment.
• Conduct monthly emergency generator tests at assigned buildings. As directed inspect test and perform minor maintenance on emergency generating equipment at remote sites.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, electric doors, and cell doors. As necessary replace security system equipment, components, door control touch screen monitors, power supplies etc.
• Test and repair Court's security alarm system as needed.
• As necessary provide additional help to electrical contractors and/or control vendors who may be on site working and/or upgrading equipment.
• Able to review and clearly understand electrical and control schematics and drawings
• As necessary and directed assist other divisions and/or department with electrical needs as authorized.
• Able to respond to after hour emergencies as requested.
• Must be a self-thinker, self-starter and motivated.
• Must be detail oriented and take initiative and stewardship in properly maintaining the county buildings

Qualifications Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year of post high school education at an accredited school.
• Current Wisconsin Journeyman's electrician's card.
• Three to five years experience as a Journeyman Electrician with an emphases in commercial building electrical systems. This includes but is not limited to: DDC Building Automation HVAC Controls, Honeywell EBI Fire / Security Controls, Security Door Control systems and frequency drives.
• Three to five years working as a foreman within the trades. In lieu of, will consider work overall experience.
• If required at a future date be able to obtain within 60 days of hire a City of Racine Supervising Electrician Certification
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Physical Qualifications

• Continuous (67-100% of workday) standing, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 1-10 pounds, light handling and light to medium fingering.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) climbing, ascending/descending ladders while carrying objects, hearing, use of near and far vision, bending/twisting, lifting and carrying objects weighing 11-20 pounds, pushing/pulling objects weighing 11-20 pounds, and medium handling.
• Occasional (1-33% of workday) walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, reaching, feeling, talking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 21-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling objects weighing 41-80 pounds on wheels, and high handling and fingering.

Working Conditions

• Continuous (67-100% of workday) inside work, exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) heights above 12 feet from a ladder.
• Occasional (1-33% of workday) exposure to noise and vibrations, chemical and burn hazards, exposure to dust and physically confined work spaces.

Equipment Used

• Measuring and metering devices, hand tools, corded /cordless power tools, automobile, truck, breathing apparatus and personal protection equipment.