Electrician Leader

Electrician Leader

Performs journeyman level electrician duties. Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment including secondary power distribution and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase and frequency requirements, to distribution panels, switchgear, power and control circuits; industrial multiphase systems; thermocouple sensors; electrical intrusion alarm and fire alarm systems; emergency warning systems; lighting protection systems; high intensity lighting systems with associated controls.

Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and layout the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment, and controls that support industrial operations, computer complexes, or similar complex electrical loads.

Traces hard to locate defects or problems associated with the completion of repairs and installations. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and installs wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances. Performs other duties as assigned.

Leads five or more other workers to accomplish maintenance and labor work as a paramount requirement with enough skill in and knowledge of the trades and labor work performed by the group led to effectively carry out the duties of a work leader.

The Electrician Leader is responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, prioritizing, assigning, and overseeing work assigned to the Electricians within the shop. Provides troubleshooting assistance if needed and training to lower grade personnel. Assumes associated responsibilities of the Electrician Supervisor in their absence.

Conducts day to day work assignments for Electrical employees, tracks supply orders and budget reports reportable to the Maintenance Supervisor, records and maintains Joint Commission reportable items, implements, and reports the electrical preventive maintenance program, and controls inventory for electrical equipment and tools.

Working Conditions: The incumbent's work is performed mostly inside, occasionally outside and is usually dusty and dirty. The incumbent is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in hard-to-reach areas. The incumbent is frequently exposed to possible cuts and bruises and occasionally is exposed to electrical shock and burns. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided for use by staff to minimize any potential injury in accordance with industry standards. Work may be assigned at other locations under the jurisdiction of the Wilkes-Barre Medical Center which requires the incumbent to travel to and from the site in a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV); i.e., the Community Based Outpatient Clinics and Scranton Vet Center. Therefore, the incumbent is required to complete and maintain all necessary training associated with the use of a GOV. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrician Leader/PD03858