7345-Electrician

Electrician

Under general supervision performs skilled electrical work in connection with the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical systems under 600 volts, machinery and equipment; may exercise work direction over craftsmen involved in such work; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: print reading, installing, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical equipment; inspecting and repairing generating equipment; cutting, bending and installing rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and pulling conductors; setting up and using ladders, staging, aerial lift trucks and light towers, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). May involve work with high voltage (277 Volt - 480 Volt) equipment and installation, maintenance, testing and repair of traffic signal equipment.

Nature of work involves physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; exposure to hazardous environments where injuries may be encountered.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Installs, maintains, tests and repairs electrical distribution systems and devices such as lighting, power circuits, fixtures, transformers, programmable logical controls (PLC), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), motors, motor controls, process controls, auxiliary lighting systems, life safety systems, electronic controls, relays, regulators, branch circuit breakers, main distribution circuit breakers, irrigation control systems, and other related electrical equipment which may be in confined spaces.
• Inspects and repairs generating equipment and UPS (uninterrupted power supply) and its auxiliary accessories.
• Cuts, bends and installs rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and pulls current carrying conductors.
• Erects and uses ladders, scaffolds, manlifts, staging, aerial lift trucks and light towers.
• Communicates via two-way radios and telephones.
• May install, maintain, test and repair traffic signal equipment.
• Prepares and submits reports for time, and material used reports on work accomplished.
• Inspects, tests and repairs emergency generator transfer switches and automatic dispatch lighting systems.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: various types of electrical equipment and methods of installation and of the tools, materials and equipment necessary to the maintenance and repair of such installations; of electrical codes in the National Electrical Code, San Francisco Electrical Code, local codes, General Order 95 and California state electrical safety orders; of existing safety codes, ordinances and regulations.

Ability and Skill to: read drawings, ladder diagrams, schematics, sketches and blueprints; inspect equipment, perform routine maintenance and identify, correct and report electrical problems; oral and written communication skills; mathematical skills to do simple arithmetic computations and basic algebra. Requires considerable skill in the use and handling of electrical equipment and tools used in the electrical trade.

Education:

Completion of a recognized Apprenticeship program (Inside Wireman Apprenticeship).

Experience:

One (1) year of journey level electrician experience.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid California (Class

C) driver license.

Substitution:

Additional experience as a journey level electrician may be substituted for the required electrician apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

Six years of inside wireman experience equivalent to journey-level as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers may be substituted for the required experience.

Verification :

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please review these articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education.

Note:

Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

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