Electrician

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

The Electrician maintains 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 andmaintainselectrical and electrically controlled systems up to 600v for lighting, computers, HVAC, telephone, fountains,irrigation,fireand security systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on various pieces of electrical equipment,circuit sand systems including emergency lighting and generator systems.
• Installs temporaryelectricalservicesforspecial events including weddings, concerts, exhibits,festivals,and displays.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs hardware and cabling for telephones and computers;installs various typesand sizes of conduit and raceways.
• Works with contractors and/or Garden staff during office renovations and new construction projects.
• Creates andmaintainsdetailed records and drawings of all underground electrical utilities andlocatesburied utilities on a regular basis.
• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies and light bulbs.
• Identifiesandinitiatesimmediatecorrective actions forany electrical code, NEC,or safety violation and assists
  
  Director, Maintenance Operationsintraining of Garden staff.
• Determinesthebestcourse of action to make repairs.
  
  Sets and/oradjustspriorities 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 workaround 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 routinelymonitorsto enforce them.
• May berequiredto service and program card access systems controlling doors and vehicle gates and program those systems via the Building Automation System.
• Adapts ormodifieswork 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 toestablishedpolicies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves& communicate sin 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, positionmaydirectdutiesof contracted electricians working on site and/or other

Garden staff who may be assigned toassiston large projects or events.

– 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.

–Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace;
Engages in problem solving and group initiatives;
Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements;
Strives for positive visitor experiences.

– Demonstrates commitment to…