Electrician

Job Title

Under general supervision, installs or supports the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment; performs related work as assigned.

Works under the general supervision of the Building Maintenance supervisor; does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Receives work orders or project assignment from supervisor.
• Assembles and prepares necessary materials to complete assignment.
• Maintains and installs electrical systems; installs electrical panels; replaces damaged outlets or switches.
• Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration and air conditioning units.
• Performs a variety of building maintenance duties as assigned including demolition and/or construction of permanent or temporary interior walls, plaster patchwork, plumbing repairs, painting, and repair and installation of locks.
• Completes and submits routine reports and other paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent; AND three (3) years of experience in commercial electrical work, or completion of a related apprenticeship program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• National Electric Code; State and local building codes.
• Electrical circuits.
• Electrical installations of 24 volt to 460-volt single phase and three phases.
• Basic hand, power and technical tools utilized in the electrical and building maintenance trades.
• Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuitry.

Required Skill in:

· Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.

· Installing, troubleshooting, repairing and operating electronic and electrical equipment and related circuitry, computers, and other related equipment.

· Basic hand, power and technical tools utilized in the electrical and building maintenance trades.

· Safely utilizing a variety of hand and power tools.

· Utilizing health and safety precautions related to installation and repair of electrical systems.

· Analyzing technical data to determine appropriate repairs.

· Working flexible hours or on-call schedule.

· Following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

· Verbal and written communications.

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily outdoors with considerable time spent in moderate to high temperatures (above 90 degrees).
• Work will require bending, stretching, twisting, balancing, climbing in high areas and on catwalks and driving; lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
• Work will require body coordination, manual dexterity, near vision and moderate color perception.
• Work will consist of exposure to wet surfaces, pronounced vibration and dust, hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes, air and waterborne pathogens, and mechanical equipment.