Electrician

Must have the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The Electricianmaintains all electrical distribution systems and individual circuits in all buildings, structures, and assets, both interior and exterior. This role is involved with the maintenance and construction of Garden wide communication, safety and security, and energy management systems. They also provide temporary electrical service for special events, including weddings, concerts, exhibits, festivals and displays.

• Installs and maintains electrical and electrically controlled systems up to 600v for lighting, computers, HVAC, telephone, fountains, irrigation, fire and security systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on various pieces of electrical equipment, circuits and systems including emergency lighting and generator systems.
• Installs temporary electrical services for special events including weddings, concerts, exhibits, festivals, and displays.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs hardware and cabling for telephones and computers; installs various types and sizes of conduit and raceways.
• Works with contractors and/or Garden staff during office renovations and new construction projects.
• Creates and maintains detailed records and drawings of all underground electrical utilities and locates buried utilities on a regular basis.
• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies and light bulbs.
• Identifies and initiates immediate corrective actions for any electrical code, NEC, or safety violation and assists Director, Maintenance Operations in training of Garden staff.
• Determines the best course of action to make repairs. Sets and/or adjusts priorities to ensure safety and reliability of electrical distribution systems or individual circuits and devices. Factors taken into consideration when making these decisions include: cost of materials and availability, longevity of repairs, scheduling safety while performing work around staff and visitors and resource conservation and green purchasing.
• Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed: informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices and routinely monitors to enforce them.
• May be required to service and program card access systems controlling doors and vehicle gates and program those systems via the Building Automation System.
• Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards.
• Reports all accidents, injuries and near-miss accidents immediately.
• May be asked to perform other tasks not solely related to making electrical repairs or new installations.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves & communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, at times, position may direct duties of contracted electricians working on site and/or other Garden staff who may be assigned to assist on large projects or events.

Communication - Listens to others and asks questions for clarification;
Writes clearly and presents information accurately;
Speaks professionally and responds well to questions;
Supports positive visitor relations.

Collaboration -Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace;
Engages in problem solving and group initiatives;
Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements;
Strives for…