Electrician

Electrician

Department: Systems Maintenance

Pay Grade

6

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs skilled work in the electrical maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and all related equipment. An employee in this classification may work independently or as a crew leader with other mechanics, laborers, and the pump station operators during repair assignments and assists in developing and implementing preventive maintenance program and maintaining detailed records. An individual in this position is on 24-hour call, 7 days a week. This position reports to the Maintenance Mechanic Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains, repairs, adjusts, and performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment including motors, switch gears, molded case breakers, over current relays, starter contactors, reduced voltage starters, transformer controls, electronic controls, gauges, flow meters, conveyers, lighting, and other water/wastewater related equipment, instrumentation, etc.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs detailed maintenance and repair work on water/wastewater pumps and/or booster stations and auxiliary equipment.
• Develops, maintains, and checks for accuracy comprehensive electrical drawings and systems of water/wastewater related equipment, instrumentation, etc.
• Reviews plans and specifications for plant expansions and/or modifications to existing electrical equipment; assists engineers with development of same.
• Provides technical support and consults with employees on difficult repairs.
• Develops and implements maintenance programs, schedules work, and instructs employees.
• Conducts daily, weekly, or periodic rounds to inspect treatment facilities and/or stations for proper operation and maintenance.
• Serves as crew leader to assigned personnel.
• Gathers information on repair/replacement parts and equipment, and supplies pricing and ordering informa...