ELECTRICIAN

GRADE FLSA STATUS

117 Non-Exempt

CLASS SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing journeyman-level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for City buildings and structures.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, switches, and related equipment and systems in City buildings and structures.

2. Tests electrical components and determines repair needs; performs repairs as needed.

3. Prepares estimates for time and material costs associated with daily work.

4. Maintains records of completed work.

5. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Four-year electrical apprentice program; or, Associate's degree and 3 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s) and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman Electrician License

The following must be acquired within 6 months of hire:

• Valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License Class B with Air Brake Endorsement
• Aerial Platform Certification
• Confined Space Training
• Work Zone Safety Training

The following must be acquired within 2 years of hire:

• Level I Traffic Signal Technician

KNOWLEDGE:

• Electrical principles and practices;
• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Applicable codes and ordinances;
• Occupational hazards and safe work methods and practices;
• Recordkeeping principles. SKILLS:
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment;
• Estimating time and material costs;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with the general public and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, inadequate lighting, work space restricts movement, and travel.