Electrician

Purpose:

JOURNEYMAN'S LICENSE REQUIRED.

To provide skilled services at a journeyman level in a broad range of maintenance and repair work. Performs work in a self-directed manner but may be assigned staff. Works along with or may provide direction and guidance to assigned staff. Demonstrates capability in carrying out work assignments including planning, laying out stock, materials and equipment and performing the work to completion. Exercises competent and responsible independent judgment in resolving work issues and following agency policies and procedures.

Essential Tasks of the Position:

Performs skilled electrical construction, maintenance and repair work on agency’s housing stock and properties. Provides journeyman level skills in electricity enabling the agency to possess in-house skills in the:

Ability to install, modify, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, appliances and equipment of buildings, grounds, units and general facilitiesAbility to provide lead employee services in the accomplishment of electrical tasks and the instruction of less skilled co-workersPerforms skilled electrical installation, maintenance and repair work

Performs the installation of electrical wiring systems to switches, outlets, appliances and transformers in accordance with appropriate electrical safety codes. Uses tools such as wire pullers, wire strippers, pipe vise, conduit tools, drills, wrenches and knockout punchesRepairs appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, disposals by troubleshooting circuits for defects. Uses test equipment such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, test lights and megasPerforms internal and external connections of complicated electrical equipment such as motor controllers, switchboxes, transformers, and generators on multiphase circuits. Refers to circuit diagrams, blueprints, schematicsPerforms electrical maintenance and repair to emergency lighting systems, incinerators, compactors, high voltage transformers. Replace defective wires, cleaning and rewiring imperfect contacts. Replaces burned out elements, fuses and/or switches, and loose connections, low voltage systems including fire alarms, intercoms, data cabling and emergency call systems.Plans the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, load, capacity or wiring systemsInterprets building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, electrical maintenance and repair manualsEnsures the proper installation and safe operation of wiring circuits and linesInstalls a variety of components in electrical systems including wire (Romex, Bx, single conductor, low voltage, high voltage), electrical boxes, panels, motors, lighting fixtures, meter sockets, switch plugs, conduit piping and EMT piping, etc…Installs and maintains smoke, heat and intrusion alarmsPossesses self-directed work skills combined with basic knowledge of planning, organizing and completing work assignments in an efficient, safe and timely manner

Maintains and complies with safe and sanitary work conditions for self and othersCarries out work assignments according to work schedule, determining work approaches, methods and techniquesMaintains a level of proficient skills and methods acceptable to agency standards of objects

Work involves walking, bending, crawling, reaching and standing for long periods of timeWork Schedule:

Ability to work 40 hour weekMust have the ability to work flexible hours including ability to be on-call 24 hours a day including nights, weekend days and holidays and overtime, as assignedEquipment Used:

Competency in the use of power and hand tools and equipment associated with building maintenance and plumbing repair operations including staging, ladders and all protective devicesAptitude Requirements:

Cognitive

Analytical:

Ability to apply principles of logical thinking and to define problemsAbility to collect data, establish facts and draw conclusionsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variablesAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule formCommunication:

Ability to interrelate with or advise residents/staffAbility to understand safety rules, warnings and instructions in the use and maintenance of properties and equipmentAbility to log in data and draft data summaries and correspondenceAbility to complete reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammarAbility to record and deliver information; to explain complex procedures to others; to follow and give verbal and written work ordersAbility to answer inquiries from residents/staffAbility to converse with officials, service providers, disgruntled residents and the general publicMathematical:

Ability to deal with system of real numbersAbility to compile, compute and present mathematical informationAbility to compute fractions, ratio, proportions and percentagesAdministrative Detail:

Ability to complete forms; record and locate data accuratelyAbility to pay close attention to detail and accurately distinguish dataManual

Motor Coordination:

Ability to accurately reach, feel or handle equipment used in daily routineFinger Dexterity

Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with fingers to operate above equipmentManual Dexterity:

Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with hands to operate aboveperformanceExercises an acceptable level of judgment, independence and problem-solving skills in addressing and completing assignmentsMaintains a level of team-work and working relationships with peers and supervisors conducive to productive repair workSecondary Tasks of the Position:

Performs duties as assigned within classPosition Requirements and Qualifications:

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent vocational experience, requiredIndustrial arts/vocational training participation in crafts or trade apprenticeship training, required (or)Successfully completed Apprenticeship Training Program, requiredExperience in Related Field

5 years’ experience in basic and advanced electrical work at Journeyman level, required (5 years to include years spent working as an Apprentice)5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance/construction, repair or remodeling work, preferredExperience in working in public housing setting, preferredKnowledge, skills, abilities, licenses and certifications

Rhode Island Journeyman Electrician License, requiredMaster Electrician License, preferredWorking knowledge of federal, state and local electrical codesWorking knowledge of electrical theoryWorking knowledge of safety procedures used while working with electricitySkilled in use of hand tools and equipmentAbility to interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints, diagrams, repair manuals, etcAbility to plan and lay out electrical wiring systems for proper and safe operationRhode Island (Class 2) driver's license unrestricted except for corrective lensesPossess Rhode Island Electricians License, requiredAbility to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandatedAbility to work harmoniously with other agency personnelAbility to relate to and interact with elderly/disabled and family residents in low and moderate income housing settingsAbility to be flexible and perform work under time pressureAbility to lead and give directions to other (new/inexperienced) staff