Skilled Maintenance, Electrical Apprentice

JOB SUMMARY

Performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of commercial electrical equipment traffic signals fire alarms elevator calls; does related work as required. Work is performed from verbal instruction and written work orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following functions/tasks:

• Maintaining and repairing electric equipment; maintaining records and files; preparing reports;
• Make repairs to facility systems; performs preventive maintenance; makes routine inspections of systems; assist in troubleshooting electrical and fire alarm systems;
• Prioritize schedule and complete work orders; order maintenance parts; record the use of parts for inventory and budgetary purposes; reads drawings and blueprints;
• Assist in diagnosing repairing replacing adjusting and monitoring electrical equipment/systems;
• Assist in new installations (panels tv projectors circuits and fixtures);
• Assist in maintaining repairing and installing a variety of electrical components including plugs lights electric motors generators parking lot lights well and sewer pumps;
• Program and repair school zoning signals;
• Operate genie lift for high work;
• Locate and mark county owned underground utilities;
• Assist other trades such as required;
• May be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call or emergency situations; and
• Performs other assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Journeymans card of license preferred;
• Or equivalent training education and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the common practices tools and terminology of the electrical trade to which assigned.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the trade.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to work from sketches drawings plans or specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate openly and effectively with students parents community patrons staff and administration as a positive representative of Culpeper County School system.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a valid Virginia Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally up to 20 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally up to 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception color perception visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts use of measuring devices operation of machines operation of motor vehicles or equipment determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment exposes the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions extreme cold extreme heat noise vibration hazards atmospheric conditions and oils. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all CCPS employees. To ensure adequate staffing positive employee morale and to meet expected productivity standards throughout the organization employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

EVALUATION:

The supervisor will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.