SENIOR ELECTRICIAN (#MG5 )

$39.68-$50.22 hourly / $6,878.00-$8,705.00 monthly / $82,534.40-$104,457.60 yearly

·         Train lower level staff;

·         Provide input on performance evaluations and scheduling;

·         Install and maintain electrical panel boards, conduits, circuits, fixtures, motor starters and controls, switches, outlets and other electrical equipment according to approved codes;

·         Repair electrical circuits and equipment such as generators, transfer switches, power control panels, alternators and distribution systems;

·         Clean, repair and maintains electrical equipment such as controls, motors and generators;

·         Identify causes for electrical failures or malfunctions;

·         Replace worn or inadequate wiring;

·         Test circuits and determine requirements for additional electrical equipment;

·         Plan circuitry paths or modifies electrical systems to accommodate new construction or existing facility alteration;

·         Climb ladders;

·         Install panel boards, 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;

·         Estimate costs and materials required;

·         Read and interpret blue prints, schematic diagrams and sketches to perform installation, maintenance and repairs;

·         Maintain records of work performed and prepare reports;

·         May act as a lead worker to Maintenance Electricians;

·         May supervise workers assigned to assist on various projects.

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;
• Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.

Working knowledge of:

• The National Electrical Code and the California Electrical Safety Orders;
• The National Fire Protection Agency 70 E Electrical Safety.

Ability to:

• Lead / oversee subordinate workers and perform skilled advanced journey level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment;
• 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 and record changes made on blueprints, schematics, plans and drawings;
• Read, interpret and work from blue prints, schematic diagrams, plans and specifications;
• Determine work methods and types of materials to be used;
• Order and maintain stock of materials and supplies;
• Review work to ensure that code requirements, safety regulations and safe work practices are observed;
• 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;
• Perform other related work as assigned.

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 AND two years of full-time experience in commercial or industrial maintenance work.

OR

Six years full-time, or its equivalent, progressively responsible experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work. Two years must be at the journey level or higher.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid certification by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations as a General Electrician OR a C-10 license issued by the California Contractors State License Board.
• Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.