FUNCTION:              
Under general supervision, to perform skilled electrical work in the repair, alteration, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
A major portion of the incumbent’s time in this class is spent in performing skilled electrical work.  Incumbents may, as the need arises, be assigned to carry out a wide range of general maintenance work outside the electrical trade.  As assigned, positions are expected to perform tasks in other maintenance trades at an unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled level as a helper or independently.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Inspects, repairs, installs, tests, services and maintains electrical systems including conduit and duct systems, light and power circuits, motor appliances, generators, control equipment, switches, switchboards, fans, bells, buzzer systems, and boiler control systems.
Installs interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances.
Wires new and altered buildings.
Adjusts transformer output voltages, replaces fuses.
Assembles lighting fixtures and field lighting systems.
Installs raceways and panels, pulls electrical wire.
Fabricates brackets, holders, boxes and supports.
Performs occasional repair work on audiovisual equipment and public address systems.
Directs the work of assigned helpers.
Plans and lays out assigned tasks.
Keeps time, labor and material records.
Assists in other maintenance areas, as assigned, by performing unskilled, semi-skilled, or skilled duties.
Prepares various written documents (i.e. estimates, requisitions, time, material, cost, plans, purchase orders, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and meeting district, local, state and federal requirements.
Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
Performs related work as required

LICENSE REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the electrical trade.
Design, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and equipment together with skill in performing electrical installation and repair work.
Applicable electrical codes and National Electrical Code.
Mathematics applicable to the electrical trade.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:
Perform skilled electrical work.
Use with skill the tools equipment and materials of the electrical trade.
Plan and lay out electrical work, including estimating labor and material costs.
Work from wiring diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications.
Read and interpret technical manuals related to electrical repair and installation.
Operate a truck, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Maintain simple records.
Maintain tools and equipment used and assigned in clean working order providing proper security.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work

Experience:
Minimum of three years of skilled electrical experience

Education:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Work is performed both inside and outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions.

 Physical Demands:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment and tools.
Seeing to perform work.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulder and horizontally.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, stooping and/or crawling.
Climbing ladders and flights of stairs.