What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at Racine, County of (WI)?
To perform work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of various types of electrical equipment related to Racine County buildings.
Measuring and metering devices , hand tools, corded /cordless power tools, automobile, truck, breathing apparatus and personal protection equipment.
This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and install new lighting, motors, power distribution and DDC equipment.
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair fire alarm systems, security alarm systems and various other building related automation control equipment.
- Conduct monthly emergency generator tests at assigned buildings. As directed inspect test and perform minor maintenance on emergency generating equipment at remote sites.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, electric doors, and cell doors. As necessary replace security system equipment, components, door control touch screen monitors, power supplies etc.
- Test and repair Court's security alarm system as needed.
- As necessary provide additional help to electrical contractors and/or control vendors who may be on site working and/or upgrading equipment.
- Able to review and clearly understand electrical and control schematics and drawings
- As necessary and directed assist other divisions and/or department with electrical needs as authorized.
- Able to respond to after hour emergencies as requested.
- Must be a self-thinker, self-starter and motivated.
- Must be detail oriented and take initiative and stewardship in properly maintaining the county buildings.
- All other job duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year of post high school education at an accredited school.
- Current Wisconsin Journeyman's electrician's card.
- Three (3) to five (5) years experience as a Journeyman Electrician with an emphases in commercial building electrical systems.
- This includes but is not limited to: DDC Building Automation HVAC Controls, Honeywell EBI Fire / Security Controls, Security Door Control systems and frequency drives.
- Three (3) to five (5) years working as a foreman within the trades.
- In lieu of, will consider work overall experience.
- If required at a future date, be able to obtain within 60 days of hire a City of Racine Supervising Electrician Certification.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
- Continuous (67-100% of workday) standing, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 1-10 pounds, light handling and light to medium fingering.
- Frequent (34-66% of workday) climbing, ascending/descending ladders while carrying objects, hearing, use of near and far vision, bending/twisting, lifting and carrying objects weighing 11-20 pounds, pushing/pulling objects weighing 11-20 pounds, and medium handling.
- Occasional (1-33% of workday) walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, reaching, feeling, talking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 21-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling objects weighing 41-80 pounds on wheels, and high handling and fingering.
- Continuous (67-100% of workday) inside work, exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.
- Frequent (34-66% of workday) heights above 12 feet from a ladder.
- Occasional (1-33% of workday) exposure to noise and vibrations, chemical and burn hazards, exposure to dust and physically confined workspaces.
Measuring and metering devices , hand tools, corded /cordless power tools, automobile, truck, breathing apparatus and personal protection equipment.
This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind and level of difficulty.