Electrician

Job Title

Electrician/PD10181A

Duties

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Major duties include:

• Installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, preventatively maintains and tests complex electrical systems, circuits, equipment, appliances, controls, components, lighting fixtures and fire alarm systems
• Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Traces and locates the cause of equipment and control device malfunctions and then complete repairs or adjustments.
• Cuts, threads, bends and installs rigid pipe and other conduit systems and a variety of other raceway systems.
• Maintains and repairs all electrical equipment including transformers, feeders, motors, generators, starters, overload and over current protectors and controllers.
• Completes basic troubleshooting of electronic control circuits on various equipment including laundry equipment, automatic door operators, dietetic equipment, rotary files, fire alarm systems, security systems, tray conveyors, and incinerators.
• Selects proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads.
• Uses all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required.
• Operates power hydraulic work platforms.
• Drives into town to get parts.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic work platforms. He/she often works in portions of the electrical systems requiring attention that are in cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bonding, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry over 50 pounds. Electricians are exposed to a variety of weather conditions, both in winter and summer, in making repairs and installations on exterior work sites. The incumbent must give full consideration to patients, visitors and employees in the vicinity of the work area. During emergency repairs, extremes of bad weather are sometimes present. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and with unpleasant odors. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to work in the vicinity of asbestos containing materials. The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary to accomplish assigned tasks in a safe manner.