Electrician Journeyman(Maintenance No Per Diem)

SUMMARY Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment. RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.

* Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using such tools as a hacksaw, pipe threader, rules and conduit benders.

* Pulls wiring through conduit, assisted by helper.

* Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads with knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.

* Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools.

• Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit- breaker panels, and fastens in place with crews or bolts using hand or power tools.
• Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.

* Test continuity of circuit to insure electrical compatibility and safety of components using testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer and oscilloscope.

* Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

* Disassembles and repairs defective electrical equipment or systems.

* Load, transport and unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.

* Maintains tools and equipment.

* Be able to distinguish colors.

* Knowledge of certain procedures such as LOTO, etc.

* Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS * May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guideli...