Electrician

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Electrician is responsible for skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, repair of electrical wiring systems, appliances and performs related assigned duties.

Essential Functions

• Repair, replace, and modify old service in order to update or conform to new requirements.
  • Types of services encountered are: power, heat, ventilation or refrigeration and lights.
• Install wiring, outlets, fixtures, switches and circuit boards.
• Read and interpret schematics to determine standards, procedures to follow in repairing or installing electrical wiring, fixtures and appliances.
• Perform preventative maintenance by inspecting, cleaning, adjusting or replacing motors, generators, batteries, clocks, pumps and bells.
• Keep records of work performed and materials used
• Order material when needed for repairs and replacements.
• Test electrical apparatus with various meters to detect shorts, worn out or weak components or defective connections.
• May make emergency service calls.
• Follow current building codes adopted by the Gila River Indian Community.

Required Knowledge, Skill And Ability

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment and material common to the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the codes, standards, regulations pertaining to the repair, modification and replacement of electrical services, fixtures and apparatus.
• Skill in the trade of an electrician.
• Knowledge of the various brands and types of electrically powered apparatus.
• Must be dependable, able to work under pressure and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to sketch circuits to create ideas for design of services.
• Ability to maintain safety standards in working with potentially dangerous high voltage services.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

Required Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of completion of a two (2) year electrical apprenticeship program and three (3) years as a journey level electrician or skilled electrician;
• Or High school diploma or GED and four (4) years commercial or institutional experience in electrical installation, maintenance or repair work.

Additional Requirement

• Required to obtain a Tribal Operators permit.
• Valid state drivers license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

BENEFITS

• The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes; vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability benefits.
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 4 2 and 473).
• The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation.
• In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org