Journeyman Electrician

divh2Industrial Electrical Systems Technician/h2pInstalls, repairs, and maintains industrial electrical systems, controls, lighting and equipment and performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of Ada County facilities./ppEssential Functions:/pulliInstalls and maintains electrical devices and materials such as conduit, conductors, switch gear, control devices, breakers and motors;/liliChecks and tests life safety devices, exit and emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and emergency generators;/liliServices and repairs pumps, air compressors, starters, motors and similar equipment;/liliTroubleshoots, tests, locates and repairs electrical circuits and equipment;/liliPlans, designs, lays out and completes installation, modification and repair of electrical systems, controls, lighting and equipment;/liliMakes recommendations and develops specifications for work;/liliInspects and reviews contracted work for compliance to contract specifications;/liliMaintains records on electrical system maintenance and upgrades;/liliPerforms location services on Dig Line requests;/liliMaintains electrical portion of HVAC systems;/liliRepairs, maintains, and trouble shoots boilers, chillers, water heating equipment;/liliPerforms maintenance on mechanical, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems./li/ulpAdditional Functions:/pulliAssists employees in the performance of electrical or related work;/liliOperates equipment such as trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, forklift, scissor lifts, bucket trucks, and other equipment;/liliMaintains inventory of electrical stock items;/liliMay supervise other staff in the performance of maintenance, trades, and crafts-related duties;/liliPerforms related functions as required./li/ulpJob Requirements:/pulliMust be a licensed journeyman electrician in the State of Idaho;/liliMust have a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Journeyman Electrician with commercial, light industrial, and/or institutional experience;/liliKnowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment and controls;/liliKnowledge of the appropriate electrical codes, various gages, sizes and types of wire, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, other electrical devices, and fire alarm systems;/liliKnowledge of the installation and operations of electrical fixtures, wiring and controls;/liliSkill in troubleshooting equipment and control circuits;/liliAbility to understand and follow verbal instructions, read, interpret, and apply building plans, repair manuals, specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and building codes;/liliAbility to use formulas basic to the trade to figure out such things as voltage and resistance;/liliAbility to perform a variety of maintenance activities involving building repair, welding, painting, carpentry and plumbing;/liliAbility to operate and clean a variety of hand tools;/liliAbility to set up and adjust equipment to minimize energy usage;/liliAbility to perform the functions of the position safely and operate motor vehicles (including light trucks) safely;/liliAbility to maintain effective working relationships./li/ulpOther Requirements:/pulliThe incumbent must possess and maintain a valid drivers license;/liliThe incumbent must pass a criminal background check;/liliThe incumbent must be available by telephone for contact after hours;/liliThe incumbent must be available to work variable shifts, perform overtime work, and may be subject to 24-hour call out in order to repair electrical systems, controls, and equipment;/liliThis position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing;/liliThe incumbent is subject to a Sheriffs Office security clearance (criminal records) check and fingerprinting;/liliMust be able to support and work at all county facilities and buildings;/liliMay be assigned to special assignments as needed./li/ulpWork Environment Physical Demands:/pulliThe incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of the systems worked on may be in hard-to-reach places;/liliThe incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions;/liliThe incumbent frequently carries tools and equipment;/liliThe incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.;/liliWork is performed inside and outside, and is sometimes dirty, dusty, and greasy;/liliThe work performed may be in and around a jail facility and involves an element of personal danger;/liliThe incumbent may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, burns, cuts or bruises./li/ulpDisclaimer:/ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veterans Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed key positions in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code./p/div