Electrician Mechanic
Job Purpose/Reason:
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform skilled technical and mechanical electrical work. Employees in this classification perform at journeyman level, and are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and replacing electric parts, equipment and motors. Employee is accountable for ensuring all work is performed in compliance with all applicable electrical codes, standards and regulatory requirements. Employee works with considerable independence, however confers with Electrical Master Foreman in unusual electrical matters.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience & Training
- Five (5) years comparable experience.
- Nine (9) years if apprentice-level training program was not completed.
- Journeyman level knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems including extensive knowledge of maintenance techniques, equipment and tools of the electrical trade.
Other Skills/Requirements
Skills in diagnosing and correcting routine to moderately complex problems with electrical systems and equipment to include:
- Install service entrance/ distribution panel. Install armored and non-metallic sheathed cable.
- Install and connect switches, outlets, junction boxes, plugs and light fixtures with proper methods of splicing.
- Test interior electrical circuit for proper operation using proper electrical instruments and test equipment.
- Load balance interior circuits.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electrical contractor license or journeyman electrician certification
- Vocational/Technical training
Primary Position Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of journeyman level electrical work; install, maintain and repair a variety of electrical systems, parts and equipment including electrical circuits, conduits, light fixtures, fans, generators, appliances, control devices, switchers, outlets and electrical motors – 30%.
- Install or replace necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment, appliances, fire alarms, master clocks and lighting; perform repairs to related electrical equipment – 20 %.
- Install, repair, adjust and service electrical motors; replace bearings, pulleys, belts and other parts – 15%.
- Install new power lines in building alteration or construction; run new lines and connect electrical source to irrigation system controllers and timers – 15%.
Secondary Position Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment and machinery as designated by the assigned work area, e.g., bucket truck, man lifts, trenchers, fork lifts – 5%.
- Assist in ordering, receiving and storing supplies and equipment; contact vendors to order or obtain information concerning parts and equipment; obtain prices and determine total cost of labor and materials as assigned – 5%.
- Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using such instruments as ohmmeter, ammeter and multi-meter – 5%.
- Reads, interprets and/or utilizes various blue prints, drawings, diagrams, and technical/electrical manuals. Ensures all work is performed in compliance with all applicable electrical codes, standards and regulatory requirements – 5%.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to perform physical work. Must be willing to perform all related vehicle repair duties. Ability to operate manual and electric tools and diagnostic equipment, e.g., welding equipment, recovery equipment, gauges, and torch. Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles within the state of SC.
Sedentary Work: N/A
Stress Level: Must possess skills to meet deadlines for time sensitive projects. Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
NOTE: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. This job description must not be misconstrued as a promise of employment, nor deemed as an employment contract.