This is skilled work at the journeyman level in the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing skilled electrical tasks in accordance with standard electrical trade practices. Duties include working independently with considerable latitude in determining methods of work and using specialized tools and testing instruments of the electrical trade. Assignments may be verbal or consist of sketches, blueprints and electrical diagrams. Employees are frequently assisted by various skilled and unskilled trades helpers who assist in various phases of electrical work. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior who inspects work upon completion for satisfactory performance of equipment installed, repaired or maintained.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Maintains and repairs sterilizers, heaters, fans, floor scrubbers, circulating pumps, kitchen machinery and equipment, electrical motors and generators, laundry machinery and equipment and other electrical equipment throughout various County operations.

Installs, repairs and replaces electrical conduit, electrical wire, transformers, switches, electrical panels, fixtures and other electrical equipment for buildings, security and area lighting.

Repairs motors, flasher units, time clocks, relays, switches, control boxes and fuse boxes.

Locates and corrects power failures and motor trouble on electrically operated machinery, apparatus and systems.

Occasionally performs electrical work on refrigeration equipment; repairs, reconditions, modifies, replaces and installs equipment to refrigerate air and water.

Performs electrical work on moveable bridges such as repairing electrical motors and controllers, installing traffic warning and gate lights, installing and repairing switch panels, lights and electrical circuits, and replacing worn-out conduit and wire.

Reads and interprets sketches, blueprints and electrical diagrams.

Observes established safety practices and procedures applicable to the electrical trade.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the electrical trade.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade and of work on high voltage electrical systems and equipment.

Knowledge of blueprints and electrical diagrams.

Knowledge of local electrical codes effective in the County.

Ability to install, repair, maintain and alter a variety of electrical equipment and systems.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and electrical diagrams.

Skill in the care and use of standard tools, equipment and testing instruments of the electrical trade.

Skill in the diagnosis of electrical malfunctions.

Skill in the electrical trade.

REV 11-94