Electrician

About the role

Performs skilled journey-level electrical work in the installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair of a variety of electrical systems and equipment related to light, heat, communications, and power at a college.

Responsibilities

• Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, and repairs such electrical fixtures and apparatus as conduits, meters, panels, control boards, lights, fans, heaters, fire alarms, bell and buzzer systems, field lighting systems, clock systems, telephone systems, switch gear, and wall, floor, and ceiling receptacles.
• Installs interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances; bends conduits, cuts, drills, and channels concrete floors and walls for conduits and related installations or repairs.
• Installs wires and cables in conduits.
• Installs data cable and security systems.
• Installs, tests, maintains and replaces electronic controls for electrical and power apparatus.
• Performs electrical work such as rewiring or replacement of lamps on lighting poles at athletic fields, parking lots, and other District facilities.
• Performs maintenance on high voltage systems, rated up to 600 volts, when the systems are de-energized.
• Reviews plans, blueprints, and specifications for electrical projects to understand scope of project, complete assigned work orders, and to recommend potential changes to supervisor.
• Attends to trouble calls for emergency repairs to electrical systems and equipment.
• Safely operates hand and power tools and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Maintains electrical hand and power tools and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
• Maintains shop area and supplies in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• May assist in planning and developing modifications to existing electrical systems.
• May inspect facilities for maintenance and safety problems related to electrical systems and equipment.
• May assist in the inspection of electrical work performed by outside contractors.
• May assist in developing specifications, diagrams, and blueprints related to electrical work.
• May assist in estimating job costs, preparing material lists and job records, and maintaining an inventory of supplies and tools for assigned area/projects.
• May provide work direction to staff assigned to the electrical unit.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of a two-year program in the electrical trade from a recognized college or university AND three years of full-time, paid experience in the electrical trade under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND completion of a recognized apprentice training program of at least four years' duration in the electrical trade AND one year of recent, full-time, paid, journey-level experience in the electrical trade.
• Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND five years of recent, full-time, paid experience in electrical work under the supervision of a journeyman or crafts supervisor. One year of the required experience must have been at the journey-level.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic solid state circuitry related to electrical fixtures and apparatus
• The electrical operations of: motor controls, machine shop equipment, traffic control equipment, and electric vehicles
• Current practices, materials, hand and power tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade
• Design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment, including fire alarms
• Troubleshooting techniques used in detecting malfunctions of electrical systems and equipment
• Federal, state, and local electrical codes, regulations, administrative orders, and ordinances
• Pertinent safety orders issued by the Division of Industrial Safety and safety practices pertaining to work on up to 600 volts electrical systems
• Modern commercial and industrial building construction
• Harmful effects of hazardous or toxic materials, and the protection and safeguards required when working with or controlling such materials
• Basic recordkeeping procedures
• Computer applications, systems, and hardware used in the electrical trade

Skills

• Ability to lay out, assemble, install, test, analyze malfunctions of, and repair electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment, wire communications, and light and power systems for buildings
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from wiring diagrams, schematics sketches, drawings, and blueprints
• Ability to safely operate tools and machines of the electrical trade
• Ability to safely lift heavy tools and materials
• Ability to safely work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, or field poles
• Ability to safely work under buildings or in restricted spaces
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of District staff, students, and outside contractors
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to effectively utilize computer systems and software applicable to the electrical trade
• Ability to learn the characteristics of new systems and equipment of the electrical trade and update skills to adapt to changing technology
• Ability to learn general and specialized software applications

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District.
• Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System.
• Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program