Electrician

Responsibilities

• Installs, overhauls, repairs and maintains pumps, electric motors, motor controllers, transformers, generators, motors and institutional and special electrical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code, so that equipment will operate safely and efficiently.
• Installs, maintains and repairs various types of intercommunication systems, fire alarm systems, public address systems, nursing call systems, security systems, etc., so that equipment will operate safely and efficiently.
• Installs electrical conduit, tubing, shielded cable, fixtures and distribution systems so that equipment will operate safely and efficiently.
• Installs, for safe, efficient operation, and maintains and repairs high voltage primary and secondary feeders and related equipment to extend the useful life of the system.
• Tests new and existing systems to determine faults and makes necessary repair and/or Replacement.
• Installs, for safe, efficient operation, and maintains and repairs telephone systems, street lighting, circuits and devices etc.
• Performs maintenance on electrical generators and automatic switching equipment used in emergencies.
• Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Estimates material cost and staffing requirements to allocate resources efficiently and effectively.
• Recommends new equipment and methods to increase productivity.
• Assists in securing information needed for budget formulation.
• Performs an immediate inspection in the event of an electrical or related emergency and takes proper action for repair.
• Maintains records of work done, supplies used and supplies needed.
• Requisition s necessary materials and supplies.
• Performs routine and emergency repairs and maintenance, both scheduled and in response to emergency situations, as required.
• Depending on work location, may operate equipment and devices, participate in snow removal, etc., as assigned.
• May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
• May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.

Experience:

Four years electrical experience required; or four years full time experience under a journeyman electrician which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.

Education:

High school or possession of an equivalency diploma.