Electrician

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and installation of electrical equipment and all associated systems and devices
• Repairs or replaces electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools
• Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Responsible for all departmental logs/record keeping and labor recording pertinent to their day-to-day job duties
• Affords assistance to other trades, as needed

Minimum Education and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a current State of Connecticut Occupational License E-2 or above
• Must be able to pass both verbal and technical proficiency test and demonstrate skills necessary to perform specific job functions
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade
• Must be able to read and work from blueprints
• Possesses a working knowledge of the electrical trade including the concepts of voltage, current and power and the properties and uses of electrical components

Competencies

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade
• Proficient in the operation and sequencing of all electrical systems, components and switching

Training Requirements

• OSHA Lockout/Tag out procedures
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure training
• Respirator training and fit tested
• Man lift training, (scissor and boom lift)
• Forklift training
• Confined space training
• Fall protection

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a smoking environment as well as various weather conditions including extreme hot and cold
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and climb a ladder
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours