Journeyman Electrician

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for system repairs.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems.
• Makes recommendations regarding replacement of repairs of systems.
• Plans and develops routine maintenance schedules for systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks on systems.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical motors and generators.
• Researches and estimates time and materials needed and records time and materials used.
• Requests for needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials to perform assigned tasks.
• Tests, calibrates and repairs electronic and electrical equipment and controls.
• Obtains building permits, as required, from regulatory agencies for the construction of new systems.
• Operates a variety of technical test equipment, such as DC high voltage testers, multi-channel analog recorder, electronic meters and vibration test equipment.
• Performs special tests to determine problems with equipment/circuits.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical motors and generators.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs electrical systems.
• Makes recommendations regarding replacement of repairs of systems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Four (4) years' experience in the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and systems, such as gas, water and steam systems; OR, any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Electrical codes, related terminology, practices and procedures. Standard electrical maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
• Skill in: Operating and using standard electrical tools and test equipment. Installing and maintaining electrical work. Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints. Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations. Working with others, including on a team. Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language. Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed. Both verbal and written communication.

Work Environment & Other Information

• Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, repetitive motion, pulling, driving, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage.
• Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).
• Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds.

Location

Variety of Travis County Facilities Department: Facilities Management