ELECTRICIAN 61372

05/01/92 G

This is the second class in the Electrician series. Positions in this class perform electrical work in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment with responsibility for determining work methods to be used in accomplishing tasks and planning work details by following sketches, wiring diagrams or blueprints. This class is distinguished from the Electrician Assistant class by its responsibility for determining methods and carrying out all phases of electrical installation and maintenance work. It is distinguished from the Electrician Senior class by the latter's responsibility for providing work direction to Electricians, Electrician Helpers and contract employees; working with high voltage distribution systems; and/or having overall responsibility for installation and maintenance functions at a small agency or facility.

Complexity of work: Performs work of moderate difficulty to include installing conduits to connect outlets, panels and boxes; pulling wire through conduits and splicing wire; installing, connecting and maintaining electrical fixtures such as light sockets, switches and outlet boxes; testing circuits for continuity and proper connections, using various testing devices; and connecting circuits to power sources and testing operation of all switches and equipment. Runs intercom, telephone, and computer cable. Additional duties include locating, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing malfunctioning motors and other electrical and electro-mechanical equipment by using test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and wattmeters. In addition to maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment in buildings and grounds such as fans, heaters, lamps, heat pumps, air conditioners, water heaters, well pumps, ice makers, etc., some positions also install, remove, service, and repair electrical equipment for automotive systems, highway maintenance equipment, and other highway electrical equipment, such as roadway lighting, highway sign lighting, tunnel lighting, bridge lift equipment, generators, tunnel pumps and motors, fuel pumps, mobile two-way radios, electrical and heating equipment on paint markers and asphalt tanks, etc. Some positions may also assist with the maintenance of high voltage equipment.

Supervision Given: Supervision typically is not a factor; however, positions may provide assistance and guidance to Electrician Assistants.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from an Electrician Supervisor or Electrician Supervisor Senior.

Scope: Work affects the operation of electrical equipment which affects agency processes, services, personnel and clients.

Impact of Actions: Work affects the accuracy and timeliness of electrical projects. Violations of safety practices could endanger lives. Proper installation and maintenance of electrical equipment ensures its safe and efficient operation which enables the continued execution of agency processes and services.

Personal Contacts: Infrequent internal contact within the agency personnel related to electrical service. Occasional contact with visitors passing through work areas.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and processes of the electrical trade; of the design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, apparatus, and equipment; and of the national electric code.

Skills: Working skill in the use of the tools and instruments used to install and maintain electrical equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations; to lay out work details; and to interpret and work from blueprints.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience installing and/or maintaining electrical equipment.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised as a result of the statewide Classification Review/Specification Update Program. It replaces the Electrician and the Highway Equipment Electrician classes, effective May 1, 1992.