What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Specialist (Electrician) position at State of New York?
Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, or designee, the incumbent will perform multiple tasks on low and high voltage systems including, but not limited to, the following:
• Diagnose and repair electrical system malfunctions.
• Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Install fixtures, motors, and electrical equipment.
• Inspect circuits and wiring.
• Rewire systems.
• Plan, lay out and wire new installations; measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit.
• Plan or modify installations consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
• Supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment, as assigned.
• Operate the region's bucket truck, tracked truck, and Timberjack digger derrick, and work on high voltage distribution systems.
• Perform medium to heavy labor as part of daily tasks.
*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
• Diagnose and repair electrical system malfunctions.
• Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Install fixtures, motors, and electrical equipment.
• Inspect circuits and wiring.
• Rewire systems.
• Plan, lay out and wire new installations; measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit.
• Plan or modify installations consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
• Supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment, as assigned.
• Operate the region's bucket truck, tracked truck, and Timberjack digger derrick, and work on high voltage distribution systems.
• Perform medium to heavy labor as part of daily tasks.
Qualifications:
Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.