Electrician

About the role

Under general direction of a supervisor or lead-person, performs a variety of subprofessional duties and work-related repairs, new construction, fabrication and alteration of facilities and equipment in the electrical field at a semi-skilled level.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion control and painting of electrical structures and equipment.
• Work in and around sewage treatment and disposal areas.
• Operate light and special purpose equipment such as overhead maintenance truck, forklift and load banks.
• Assist in conducting static ground and bonding readings for special areas, such as launch pads, magazine caves, fuel farm, parking apron, hot fuel location, etc.
• Operate portable generators during special operations and electrical outages.
• Maintain runway systems.
• Maintain appliance, heating and lighting.
• Maintain electrical and associated distribution systems equipment.
• Maintain electrical facilities fixtures and signs.
• Maintain facilities utilities, fueling systems, towers and water tanks.
• Work with other semi-skilled and skilled crafts persons.
• Responsible for care, maintenance and safeguarding of Government equipment, tools, property and materials.
• Perform specific tasks in accordance with verbal and/or written instructions and observes safety, fire, health and work rules.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime and be called out for emergency work.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the lead or Supervisor.

Work environment & physical demands

• Office conditions are varied and include physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds (with a 2-person assist).
• Physical positions include walking or standing for extended periods of time, and crawling, kneeling or cramped work, requiring repeated stooping.
• The environment includes customer contact in a confined work area, field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather including daily exposure to heat, sun and glare.

Required education & certification

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a military or recognized trade school or correspondence course or have a minimum of four-year (4) apprenticeship or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a valid Hawaii State Driver's License.
• Be able to obtain a Government Driver's License to operate utility trucks, stake trucks, aerial trucks and forklifts to eight (8) tons.
• Be able to obtain a State of Hawaii Commercial Driver's License.
• Journeyman Electricians License preferred.
• Have or be able to obtain CPR/AED/1st Aid.

Required skills & experience

• A minimum of three (3) years apprenticeship or equivalent work experience in a direct or related field.
• Able to operate light and special purpose equipment such as overhead maintenance truck, forklift, and load banks.
• Knowledgeable of the National Electric Code.
• Experience in residential, commercial and industrial wiring practices.
• Be capable of acquiring the skill and knowledge of proper and safe use of tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Be able to demonstrate ability to comprehend and follow instructions at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance.
• Have a good understanding of basic mathematics, able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must be capable of acquiring the skill and knowledge of proper and safe use of tools and equipment associated with the various trade.

Required citizenship & clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Secret security clearance is required. (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access.)

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.