CLASS TITLE:        ELECTRICIAN

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Trades Supervisor-Electrical, perform skilled electrical work in the inspection, repair, alteration, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical systems, wiring and equipment; supply District facilities and equipment with electrical power.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Inspect, repair, install, test, service and maintain electrical systems, including conduit and new wiring, light and power circuits, motor appliances, generators and switches; maintain work area in a safe and clean condition.

Install electrical wiring and systems; assemble conduit, bend conduit and pull wire; place conduit in appropriate spacing; wire main and sub electrical panels; plan and install new circuits or replace existing circuits as needed.

Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical assemblies, devices and equipment, including lighting units, motors and electrical control equipment.

Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions; trace out wiring, perform diagnostic tests on system components and replace defective wires and parts, including switches, receptacles and fuses.

Install and service control equipment, including start, stop and on/off stations, overload current switches and emergency stop stations for motors and other equipment.

Install interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances.

Wire buildings; replace fuses; install, repair and service electrical panels.

Assemble, install and repair lighting fixtures, wiring and controls; install and repair ballasts, sockets and other lighting parts, wiring and assemblies.

Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks; interpret electrical plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; research and requisition or purchase electrical supplies, materials and systems needed.

Assure work complies with applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.

Operate a variety of specialized equipment, including meters, gauges, probes, pipe threader, wire pullers, roto-hammer and electric saws; drive a District vehicle to conduct work.

Communicate with District personnel and outside agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.

Assist other maintenance personnel by performing semi-skilled and unskilled duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Materials, methods and tools used in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of electrical and lighting equipment and systems.

Health and safety regulations and procedures.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Applicable building codes, rules and regulations.

Electrical blueprints.

Test equipment such as ohmmeters, monitors, volt meters and probes.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

ABILITY TO:

Perform skilled electrical work in the repair, alteration and installation and maintenance of electrical systems, wiring and equipment.

Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Plan, lay out and coordinate electrical work.

Read and work from plans, blue prints, sketches, specifications, and diagrams of electrical work.

Estimate material requirements and order parts and supplies according to established guidelines.

Prioritize and schedule work.

Work independently with little direction.

Work cooperatively with others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Make accurate arithmetical computations.

Maintain routine records related to work assignments.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Perform heavy physical labor related to electrical work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation from high school and two years journey-level experience in the electrical trade. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor and outdoor environment.

Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Fumes and noise from equipment operation.

Emergency call out.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects.

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Walking and standing for extended periods of time.

Bending at the waist, kneeling, crawling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand tools and specialized equipment.

Seeing to read and perform electrical functions.

Climbing ladders and scaffolding.

Digging.

Heavy physical labor related to electrical work.

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Exposure to high voltage and electrical shock.

Working at heights.

Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.