Facilities Electrician

Grant County Public Utility District

About The Position

Facilities Electrician is a bargaining unit employee under the direction of a foreman, supervisor, or other designated management employee, that functions as instructed and required in construction, maintenance and operation of District facilities. This position utilizes trade skills (electrical, HVAC&R, plumbing, etc) to enhance and support the District facilities and will be bid as needed. This position is required to pass a CIP security background check along with CIP security training for handling and access to CIP protected areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Five or more years experience in HVAC and journeyman status in an electrical or mechanical craft.
Must have completed and approved District Electrician apprenticeship or possess a valid Washington State (01) General Electrician card.
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsements.
Valid First Aid card including CPR Training, equivalent to the Washington State requirements for Industrial First Aid.
Building Operator Certification.
Current EPA-608 certification.
Write legibly and be able to maintain records, files and fill out forms.
Ability to use a computer for sending and receiving email, maintenance management software, and for general maintenance needs.
Knowledge and understanding of District Policies and Procedures.
General knowledge of the District’s Strategic Plan.
Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn quickly, work independently, exercise sound judgment and be self-motivated.
Demonstrated ability to use all necessary tools including power and air tools, test equipment and other equipment associated with electrical and HVAC&R.
Excellent skill in the use and repair of construction/maintenance hand and power tools.
Ability to guide and direct student helpers.
Knowledgeable in fire and building codes.
Read and update Facilities plans, drawings and specifications.
Ability to update and maintain maintenance management records.

Responsibilities

Work independently, be self-motivated and exercise sound judgment while accomplishing tasks required to maintain, improve, remodel or construct District facilities.
Demonstrate positive support for and implementation of District decisions.
Maintain an attitude that welcomes change, looks for ways to improve the work environment and seeks to improve service to other departments.
Promote teamwork, a safe work environment, and adherence to District Policies, procedures and safety rules.
Work together in cooperation with supervisor, foremen, and other personnel to ensure facilities are maintained or improved and projects are completed.
Accomplish all electrical craft work at the journeyman level.
Operate, maintain, repair and install heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including refrigeration work.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot repair pumps, cameras, electric security systems, fire alarm systems, lighting/power circuits, UPS/back-up generators, pneumatic systems/equipment, and other related systems.
Use hand tools, power tools and welding equipment; read blueprints and schematic drawings; use measuring and test instruments as needed in the operation and troubleshooting of HVAC systems, equipment and controls.
Perform or direct the performance of others in areas of HVAC, plumbing, physical structures and grounds keeping.
Provide building construction observation and inspection services as needed.
Specify, estimate and select material requirements.
Read and update facility drawings and specifications. Read and interpret schematic diagrams.
Establish and adhere to safe construction work areas and shop practices.
Guide and direct contractors as needed or instructed.
Layout, specify and order materials for repair, remodel and addition work.
May be assigned Building Maintenance Worker or Facilities Serviceman work and other work as needed.