Electrician

Primary Function

Maintain facilities working as a team with fellow employees, not always in your area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Receive routine work orders from Maintenance Director and follow instructions regarding assignments.
• Read, interpret and work from diagrams and blueprints.
• Maintain inventory needed for installs and repairs.
• Lay out and install conduits, junction boxes, switches, breaker panels, and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems with various electrical wiring, controls, and systems.
• Replace electrical outlets, plugs, and switches.
• Test, maintain, and repair emergency generating and other backup electrical equipment.
• Install, replace, troubleshoot, and repair lighting fixtures.
• Participate in an "on-call" program.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and the National Electrical Code.
• Must attend educational classes as needed for the purpose of maintaining technical skills and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs. continuously.
• Must be able to climb a ladder with no fear of heights.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and stretch for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment during extreme weather.