Electrician I

Baltimore County•Fullerton, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities, Pumping Division. It involves performing electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work under the guidance of an Electrician II. The role requires working with various electrical systems and equipment, following safety procedures and electrical codes, and potentially driving to different work sites. The duties listed are for determining minimum qualifications and may not encompass all essential functions of every position in this class.

Requirements

Two years' experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or repair.
Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Ability to read blueprints, plans, and schematic drawings.
Ability to follow safety procedures and electrical codes.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying heavy objects.
Ability to operate tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous conditions (high voltage electricity, adverse weather).
Ability to travel between work sites.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment (required for some positions).

Responsibilities

Performs electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work under guidance.
Installs, tests, and replaces components of electrical circuitry and internal power distribution systems (conduit, wiring, connections, receptacles, breakers, panels, switches).
Assists in testing, repair, and replacement of electrical generators, transformers, and uninterrupted power systems.
Assists in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrically operated equipment and appliances (heating, air conditioning, pumping, solid state control systems).
Assists in installation, testing, and repair of door bells, buzzers, fire alarm and security systems, thermostats, lighting fixtures, and communications systems.
Uses tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
Reads blueprints, plans, and schematic drawings.
Follows safety procedures and electrical codes.
May drive an automobile or light truck to transport workers, tools, or materials.
May lead or instruct lesser skilled workers.
Performs other related duties as required.