Electrician 'A'

About the role

Serves as a member of the Facilities Services team, exercising independent judgment to plan and perform all work in the layout, installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical equipment of low, and medium voltage.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose problems and repair or replace component parts.
• Repair or replace transformers, switchgear, power centers and associated control equipment, starters, motors, and power and lighting distribution systems, instruments and meters.
• Run conduit and wiring for various installations.
• Work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, determine material for jobs and order from distributor etc.

Physical Requirements

• Standing 60% – 100% of the shift
• Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee (50% – 80%)
• Frequent stooping and/or crouching (50% – 80% of shift)
• Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso 75 – 95%)
• Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, etc. (50% – 95%))
• Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and interpret blueprints; troubleshoot and diagnose problems and make repairs; maintain a NYS driver’s license;
• Wrist and finger dexterity sufficient to use and operate a variety of hand tools, run wiring etc.
• May need to work on a ladder, scaffolds, bucket truck, or other elevated heights
• Able to drive vehicles with manual transmission
• Able to climb up into and down from truck cab
• May be required to work in tight spaces
• May be subject to extreme heat or cold
• Push/pull up to___ lbs.
• May be exposed to strong odors
• Vision sufficient to identify and address issues (see and identify issues)

Tools/Equipment

• Use a variety of hand tools including hand tools, silica power tools and benders.
• Work from ladders scaffolds, bucket truck, confined spaces including manholes.
• The employee is required to provide their own hand tools including pliers, screwdrivers, wire cutters, channel locks, tape measures, etc.