ELECTRICIAN II 

NATURE OF WORK: 

Employees perform a moderate to large variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work requires interpretation of prepared sketches, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints. Work assignments are performed in accordance with accepted practices. Employees resolve most problems independently, except for work of an unusual nature, in which a supervisor may be consulted. Errors in work could cause serious consequences, such as loss of human life and facilities. Employees receive limited supervision. 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: 

Tests malfunctioning electrical systems and equipment. 

Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs wiring, electrical devices, machinery and equipment. Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduit. 

Draws wire through conduit and completes necessary splicing, soldering, and application of friction tape. 

Installs and connects equipment to wiring systems. 

Replaces damaged or broken wires and cables. Replaces faulty electrical components. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work. 

Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to electrical work. 

Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems and equipment. 

Ability to understand and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches or pencil drawings. 

Ability to follow oral or written instructions. 

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

Considerable experience in performing most of the tasks associated with electrical work. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This employee will need to hold an electrician's license based on State requirements as directed by the North Carolina Board of Electrical Examiners. 

DISCLAIMER 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.