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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Electrician I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 13220 Salary Grade: XC1
Approved: Last Revised: July 17, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, install, repair, maintain, and test electrical equipment and circuits performing at the journey level.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Splice electrical wiring i.e., strip insulation, twist wires together, solder, tape, apply terminal caps, etc.
  2. Operate electronic testing equipment.
  3. Pull wire, conduit, cable, etc. Measure, cut & bend wire & conduit using rulers & hand tools.
  4. Use various electrician hand tools i.e., snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
  5. Check/clean/service equipment, pumps, power tools, etc.
  6. Read profiles and blueprints.
  7. Connect wires to fixtures, equipment, generators, motors, etc. Connect power cables to equipment i.e., generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
  8. Install conductors. Install wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc.
  9. Operate drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operate various power saws, i.e., radial arm, skill, etc. Operate soldering tools.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Supervisory and/or Leadership Functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of basic electricity.
  • Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment.
  • Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction.
  • Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction.
  • Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one year experience in repair, testing, maintenance or installation of electrical systems or equipment.

One additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Appropriate licensing may be required.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.