Electrician

Electrician Journeyman

Please note that in addition to the hourly base wage, the City of Toledo offers $500 annually for holding Electrician Journeyman status.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of various electrical and electronic equipment; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Specifies, installs, repairs and adjusts electric motors, switches, gauges, transformers and control panels.
• Installs and maintains all electric, control, and signal cables and conduits.
• Installs, calibrates, maintains and services registers, flow meters, summators, pilot devices, transducers, various alarm systems and components, telemetering and sending equipment, and equipment control systems.
• Makes miscellaneous repairs, including changing fuses, lamp bulbs, lighting fixtures, switches and outlets.
• Cleans, adjusts and maintains all heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment.
• Maintains plant telephone system.
• Makes repairs or replaces sump pumps, dehumidifiers and heaters.
• Lubricates and oils electric-powered equipment.
• Maintains adequate inventory of replacement parts for all electrical and electronic instruments and equipment.
• Reads and interprets sketches, wiring diagrams, specifications and codes.
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electrical and electronics repair and national and local electrical codes.
• Tools, materials and practices of the electrical trade.
• Basic hydraulics, including pump principles.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, including work with high voltage.
• Basic AC and DC electrical theory.

• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing defects in electrical and electronics equipment and systems.
• Performing the necessary calculations relating to electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, specifications, electrical codes and related laws.
• The use of standard tools, equipment and testing devices of the trade.
• Keeping maintenance and installation records.
• Verbal communication.

• Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) Tests equivalency.
• Journeyman's Card in the electrical trade or possession of a City of Toledo Journeyman Electrician's License.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Training should include experience in the calibration and troubleshooting of electronic and related instrumentation equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and frequently walk and sit. The position will frequently require the employee to drive a personal and company owned vehicle. The employee will occasionally lift, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 128 pounds. The employee will frequently carry up to 50 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally work indoors and outdoors. This employee will have to travel to multiple worksites continuously. At times, this position will require extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, poor ventilation, mists, odors and gases are present. This employee will be exposed to dust frequently.