Electrician I

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County•Athens, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and components associated with the operation and maintenance of Athens-Clarke County electrical systems, equipment and components. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, installing and repairing existing electrical systems, performing new wiring projects, inspecting equipment for code compliance; performing preventative maintenance; maintaining records, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical Diploma with two years of electrical construction experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Valid driver's license required.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures as they pertain to the position of Electrician.
Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools attributable to electrical systems.
Knowledge of electrical and building codes and regulations.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the division and within the electrical trade.
Knowledge of electrical system installation, repair, maintenance, federal, state, and local electrical codes, and blueprints and electrical schematics.
Skill in the use of computers and SCADA software.
Skill with the use of various electrician tools and equipment and other construction equipment.
Skill in the use and operation of various electrical, and construction tools and equipment.
Ability to diagnose and correct electrical problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, work crews, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the division.
Ability to maintain an assortment of records, reports, and information in an effective manner.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including utility truck, bucket truck, trenching machine, drills, ladders, hand trucks, circuit testers, hand tools and various other electrical and construction equipment.
Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants / from supervisors.
Requires the ability to read a variety of electrical blueprints, work orders, employee evaluations, invoices and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
Requires the ability to prepare daily reports, purchase orders, and disciplinary reports using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including mechanical and electrical terminology.
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with electrical and construction equipment.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using electrical and construction equipment.
Requires the ability to manipulate equipment /tools, drill, cut, saw, rivet, press, tighten, loosen, measure, insert, and align objects as the position necessitates.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as electrical and construction tools and equipment.
Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.
Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Georgia State Unrestricted Electrical Contractor's License is preferred.
One year of supervisory experience preferred as applicable for assigned Department.
Ability to supervise and train electricians and maintenance technicians in the repair and replacement of electrical fixtures.

Responsibilities

Designs, installs, repairs and maintains new and existing electrical equipment, power circuits, control circuits, and lighting circuits, including three phase power systems and analog and digital motor control circuits.
Reads and interprets electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and blue prints.
Troubleshoots electrical systems.
Uses volt-ohm meters, current meters, watt-hour meters, phase rotation meters, and megometers.
Uses infra-red temperature gauge in diagnosis of electrical equipment and HVAC systems.
Repairs and replaces lighting fixtures for all buildings and facilities for Athens-Clarke County.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance for all equipment, and maintains related records.
Operates and maintains generators.
Operates various types of heavy equipment such as ditching machines, bucket trucks, and backhoes.
Inspects and maintains theft and fire alarm systems, telecommunication and data system cables and connections.
Coordinate work with various contractors and inspects new electrical installations for code compliance.
Maintains inventory of supplies and parts, ordering replacements when needed.
Maintains, repairs, and calibrates flow meters and sampling devices.
Responds to emergency service requests as a participant in division's on-call program.
Works closely with other Maintenance personnel in multi-craft projects.
Maintains records and files reports pertaining to work assignments.
Performs other duties as required.