Electrician

JOB General Purpose: Under general supervision, performs journey level repair, maintenance, and

installation of electrical systems throughout buildings for the Detroit Public Library (DPL); installs electrical

circuits, fixtures and equipment; installs and repairs lights, motors, transformers, and other connections;

replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses and wiring; connects circuits to fixtures and equipment;

troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces controls and related equipment; tests electrical function; and

maintains work records.

Supervison Received/Exercised

: Works under the general supervision of the Library

Manager, Facilities Maintenance; and does not exercise supervisory responsibility.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Installs electrical circuits, fixtures and equipment in accordance with all application codes.
• Installs and/or repairs lights, motors, transformers, and other electrical connections.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses and wiring; measures, cuts, bends, and installs

conduit and pulls wire.

• Drills holes, excavates trenches, and repairs light poles.
• Connects circuits to fixtures and equipment, installs switches, relays and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoots repairs and replaces controls and related equipment associated with air

conditioners, motors, ventilation equipment, boilers and fans.

* Observes and tests the functioning of circuits and equipment using standard testing equipment

such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, chart recorders and testing lamps.

* Maintains work records of materials use...