Electrician

Nature of Work

This is skilled electrical work at the Journeyman’s License level, installing, repairing and maintaining electrical and communication wiring, electrical fixtures, equipment and

systems in campus buildings and dormitories. Performs varied tasks such as installing conduit and wiring according to building plans and diagrams, installing telephone wiring and computer network wiring, assisting in examining, repairing and maintaining motor, lighting and fan units, repairing and maintaining fire alarms in buildings and dormitories. Direct supervision is received from

a technical superior with work reviewed in the form of results achieved and adherence to local, State and Federal electrical codes

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

1. Install conduits, power conductors, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc.

2. Maintain and repair electrical appliances, motors, fixtures, equipment, fire alarm systems, sound systems, etc.

3. Install, disconnect and repair motors, starters, controllers, etc.

4. Analyze and remedy electrical problems with the control circuits of air conditioning and heating systems

5. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and layouts and where necessary draw layouts of electrical circuits to be installed

Secondary Duties

1. Operate and maintain public address systems and equipment for campus special events and athletic events

2. Read and interpret city, state and federal electrical codes

3. Perform preventive maintenance work

a. Exercise diagnostic programs

b. Measure, record and calibrate field sensors and transducers

c. Measure voltage and other electronic values

d. Test and calibrate solid state integrated circuits

4. Implement energy conservation methods by engineering and designing monitoring and control subsystem additions to existing data gathering panels

5. May perform general maintenance on freight and passenger elevators in emergencie...