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ASS SPECIFICATION
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LASS TITLE: ELECTRICIAN I
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EFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs routine electrical installation, modification, maintenance and repair work on a variety of systems and equipment, performs related work as required.
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STINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the first level in the Electrician series. Incumbents perform a variety of routine duties in electrical work and learn and perform more skilled assignments under the supervision of qualified staff. It is distinguished from Electrician II, which is the journey level, responsible for independently performing skilled electrical work.
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MPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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nspects, diagnoses, installs, maintains and repairs, under appropriate supervision, electrical systems and equipment including traffic control, street lighting, alarm, telephone, heating and air conditioning and related systems.
• Drills holes; measures, cuts and bends wiring and conduit, pulls wires and cables, lifts, positions, and fastens wiring, conduits, motors and fixtures.
• Disassembles electrical equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, circuit breakers, control panels, etc.; replaces or repairs defective parts. • Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment used in the electrical trade; operates trucks, may operate specialized equipment used in the work. • Reads and interprets plans and schematics; prepares basic records and reports of work performed.
• Observes safe work methods and safety precautions related to the work; performs work in conformity with regulatory codes and guidelines.
• Locates and marks underground services in compliance with the Underground Service Alert program; coordinates work with outside agencies and utilities. • Maintains work sites in clean and orderly condition; maintains good public relations. • Performs related duties as assigned.
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ALIFICATIONS:
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nowledge of:
• Basic electrical and electronic theory;
• Basic symbols and terminology used in the description of electrical and electronic circuitry and equipment;
• Standard procedures for assisting in the testing, installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and fixtures such as motors, generators, heaters, lights and control devices and related wiring;
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• Functions and proper use and care of hand tools and equipment used in electrical maintenance work;
• Safe work methods.
Ability to:
• Perform routine electrical installation, repair and maintenance work; • Use and maintain a wide variety of tools and equipment utilized in electrical work; • Learn and perform progressively more skilled duties;
• Learn codes and relevant industry standards;
• Work independently within established guidelines;
• Keep basic record;
• Provide basic estimates;
• W ork at heights up to 70 feet;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates.
A typical way to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Equivalent to completion of high school.
Two (2) years of experience in commercial or residential electrical installation, maintenance and repair work.
Special Requirements:
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
Employment Type: Full-Time Classified
Bargaining Unit: NCEA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Established: January 1994
Amended: TBD
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CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS TITLE: ELECTRICIAN II
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the journey -level class in the Electrician series, fully qualified to perform a wide variety of work assignments independently. It is distinguished from Electrician III, which is the lead level.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Independently, or as part of a crew, performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment including lighting, computer, heating and air conditioning, telephone and other interior systems and circuitry, street lighting and traffic control systems, alarm systems and related electrical systems and components.
• Installs and overhauls and maintains transformers, regulators, controls, switches, meters, motors, conduits and other electrical equipment and fixtures.
• Performs electrical work in conformity with established standards and regulatory codes and guidelines.
• Assists less skilled staff with difficult problems; may provide training and work direction on specific assignments.
• Prepares work estimates; orders and maintains adequate inventory of materials and supplies. • Operates and maintains a wide variety of tools and equipment used in the electrical t rade; operates trucks and specialized construction equipment used in the work. • Reads and interprets complex plans, specifications and schematics; designs basic systems. • Prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports and logs related to the work. • Observes safe work methods and safety precautions related to the work. • Inspects and evaluates contract electrical work for conformity with specifications. • Responds to emergencies in off-hours as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in skilled electrical installation, maintenance and repair work;
• Electrical and electronic principles and theories;
• Codes and regulations governing the work;
• Safe work methods and safety precautions related to the work; • Computer applications related to the work.
Ability to:
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• Perform a wide variety of journey -level electrical installation, maintenance and repair work on building interior and exterior, street lighting, traffic control, alarm and related systems and equipment;
• Work independently within established guidelines;
• Operate and maintain a wide variety of tools and equipment used in the electrical trade; • Read and interpret complex plans, specifications and schematics; • Perform assignments in conformity with established regulatory codes and guidelines; • Observe safety work methods and relevant safety precautions; • Prepare and maintain a variety of complete and accurate records and reports; • Estimate job requirements;
• W ork at heights up to 70 feet;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates.
A typical way to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Two (2) years of experience in commercial or residential electrical installation, maintenance and repair work and/or completion of an apprenticeship program in the electrical trade.
Special Requirements
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenanc e of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required. Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license within six months of hire, and to be maintained throughout employment is required, including a pre- employment drug test and inclusion in random and other alcohol and drug testing as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation.
Possession of IMSA Level I Certification is desirable.
Employment Type: Full-Time Classified
Bargaining Unit: NCEA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Established: January 1994
Amended: TBD
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