ELECTRICIAN, MASTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

ELECTRICIAN

(BUILDING SERVICES)

GENERAL SERVICES

Human Resources

NEWPORT NEWS, VA Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position performs complex skilled and technical work in the repair,

maintenance and installation of electrical system, lines, fixtures and equipment. Reports to the

Operations Superintendent- Building Services.

There are four (4) levels of Electrician distinguished by the level of work performed and the

qualifications of the employee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Troubleshoots and repairs electrical lighting and distribution and safety components; installs electrical

wiring systems in new and renovated structures. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to

main switchboards and panel boards; troubleshoots most complex electrical problems.

Installs circuits for power, lighting and equipment using various wiring methods to include rigid metal

conduits and armored cables; troubleshoots and repairs main and branch circuit breakers. Installs and

disconnects wiring devices such as switches, convenience receptacles and dedicated receptacles.

Utilizes lock-out/tag-out procedures; observes and adheres to industry safety precautions.

Diagnoses and troubleshoots live electrical circuits where a blue print or schematic may not be

available; diagnoses problems and repairs and replaces failed lighting systems and controls and ballast

on lighting equipment.

Performs administrative work to include maintaining work order completion records and inventory of

spare parts; initiating procurement of replacement supplies and equipment; making cost and material

estimates; collecting data for preventative maintenance system. Maintains activity logs. Prepares

correspondence, verifies time sheets, and other administrative work as required. Assists with ordering...