Electrician (#MG9 )

$39.12-$49.47 hourly / $6,780.67-$8,574.64 monthly / $81,369.60-$102,897.60 yearly

• Installs and maintains electrical panel boards, conduits, circuits, fixtures, motor starters and controls, switches, outlets and other electrical equipment according to approved codes;
• Repairs electrical circuits and equipment such as generators, power control panels, alternators and distribution systems;
• Identifies causes for electrical failures or malfunctions;
• Replaces worn or inadequate wiring;
• Tests circuits and determines requirements for additional electrical equipment;
• Plans circuitry paths or modifies electrical systems to accommodate new construction or existing facility alteration;
• Climbs ladders; assist in installing panel boards;
• Install switch boxes, pull boxes and other related devices;
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other kinds of electrical conductor enclosures, which connect panels, boxes, outlets and other devices;
• Estimates costs and materials required;
• Reads and interprets blue prints, schematic diagrams and sketches to perform installation, maintenance and repairs;
• Maintains records of work performed and prepares reports;
• May supervise workers assigned to assist on various projects.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.
• The tools and equipment used in installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment.

Working knowledge of:

• The National Electrical Code.

Ability to:

• Install, repair and maintain a variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Trace and identify causes of electrical failures or malfunctions and restore to approved operating standards.
• Plan and modify circuitry paths.
• Read, interpret and work from blue prints, schematic diagrams, plans and specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of work assigned and prepare reports under supervision.
• Assists in determining work methods and types of materials to be used;.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Lift and carry tools and equipment as needed.
• Work in an aerial lift as needed.
• Estimate materials and costs of electrical installations and repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of work assigned and prepare reports.
• Supervise workers assigned to assist.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. Typical ways to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
Completion of an apprenticeship program as an electrician and certification as such from the Apprenticeship Standards Division of the State of California Industrial Relations Department.
OR
Five years full-time, or its equivalent, progressively responsible experience in commercial or industrial electrical work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Note: Candidates with an out of state license may apply and go through recruitment and examination process, however verification of California License must be provided at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.

EST: 9/85 REV: 3/23, 7/17 Analyst: SC, EM, MB