Electrician

Electrician

Salary Range: $42,440- $78,311 (Commensurate with experience) Supervisor: Coordinator of Facilities and Operations Job Classification: Non-Exempt Contract Length: 12-months (260 days)

The Electrician performs inspections, repairs and preventive maintenance of all electrical equipment (high & low voltage) inside and outside of all buildings within the Division. This position reports to the Supervisor, Facilities & Maintenance.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately diagnose electrical glitches of all types.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems; maintain records and files.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, assemble, install, connect, repair, adjust and test a wide variety of electrical systems using standard electrical codes and appropriate safety procedures.
• Repair electrical services and switch panels.
• Install underground cables and overhead wiring.
• Install and maintain lighting systems such as fluorescent and general light fixtures.
• Maintain and repair fire alarm systems.
• Repair and maintain kitchen appliances.
• Install and wire control devices on heating systems such as boilers, fan coil units, and baseboard electric heat.
• Replace and maintain electric motors.
• Install wiring in buildings, which include piping, switches, receptacles and lights.
• Install and maintain remote control devices for magnetic motor connections and relays.
• Test, repair and calibrate electrical equipment, meters, relays, etc.
• Replace and repair switches and receptacles.
• Coordinate with other departments and building administrators to complete job assignments.
• Operate different tools (hand tools-hand saw, electric saw, planers, joiners, soldering irons, test equipment, office equipment, machinery etc.) relevant to repairs and installations.
• Provides training and guidance to technicians.
• Monitor work done by outside contractors for adherence to National Electrical Code requirements and report back to supervisor.
• Perform related work as required.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Thorough knowledge of the National Electrical Code, standard practices, tools, test equipment and terminology of the electrical trade.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory and the ability to make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical building drawings and blueprints.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required.
• Experience: Four years as licensed, journey-level wireman in commercial, industrial, or facilities operations or combination of education and experience
• Certification and License: Valid Virginia Driver's License. Master or Journeyman's License.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Demonstrates ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to 60 feet.( Height reached by bucket truck and single man lift)
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to operate equipment; see and read printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift 50 pounds; to bend, stoop and reach overhead.