Electrician

Job Type Description

SUMMARY

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical/electronic systems and equipment following all applicable codes and safety practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Investigates the nature and source of electrical system malfunctions by talking to school personnel; using test equipment, e.g., volt/ohm, ampere, and mega-ohm meters and oscilloscopes as well as electrical recording equipment such as line monitors to determine surge and electrical noise problems.

Re-programs and tests systems, e.g., variable speed drives and programmable controllers.

Reads and follows Architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints, layouts or written or oral instructions for new or modified installations in remodeling jobs.

Prepares and installs EMT and galvanized ridged conduit through 4" trade size using both hand and mechanical benders; utilizes wire pulling equipment and large cable reels for wire pulls with conductors up to 500,000 cm. Set up rigging cables, come-alongs and hoists to lift and lower large motors and equipment.

Knowledgeable in respect to system troubleshooting from 24 volts to 13, 200 volts.

Knowledge of both A/C and D/C systems.

Must be familiar with and utilize safety equipment such as flash jackets, face shields, high voltage gloves, lockout tags, and safety grounding procedures.

Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of electrical equipment, such as commercial foodservice equipment, electric heating systems; stage lighting; conveyors; relay logic systems, programmable and relay logic motors and controllers; variable speed and DC drives; and shop equipment, e.g., lathes, drill presses, etc.

Must be familiar with electrical schematics for pumps, air handler systems, alarms, etc.

Installs and programs time clocks for lighting, employee time clocks, etc., and assists other departments with elec...