Senior Maintenance Mechanic Electrician

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :

• Evaluates work orders and project requests and determines procedures and resources required to complete assigned tasks; Performs the more difficult and complex work relating to the laying out, installation, maintenance, repair and rebuilding of electrical fixtures, single and multi-phase equipment and systems, and lawn and grounds maintenance equipment;
• Performs the more difficult and complex work relating to the installation, maintenance and repair of single and three phase power and light distribution systems, including voltage to 660V;
• Performs the more difficult and complex work relating to the maintenance, repair or installation of electrical control systems;
• Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous or unreliable wiring;
• Insures that all electrical installations, maintenance and repair are performed in accordance with Federal, State and local rules, regulations, codes and ordinances;
• Observes functioning of installed equipment systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement;
• Plans, lays out and organizes work assignments performed by maintenance crews; Reviews and evaluates work assignments performed by electrician crews;
• Determines required supplies and materials necessary in completing tasks, and orders supplies and materials; Insures that quality of required supplies and materials meets acceptable standards for the completion of tasks;
• Determines required technical support necessary in completing tasks and requests assistance from both within and outside the department as needed;

Instructs maintenance crews in proper use of new equipment and tools, and in new procedures and methods in performing assigned tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and supplemental local county codes and ordinances relating to the electrical trade;
• Knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology of the electrical trade; Knowledge of the safety procedures and accident precautions of the electrical trade;
• Knowledge of one or more of the other construction trades; Skill in the use of hand and power tools related to the electrical trade;
• Ability to make comprehensive evaluations of project assignments; Ability to work from detailed plans, specifications and rough sketches;
• Ability to carry out oral and written directions; Ability to plan, layout and supervise the work of others; Ability to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit;

Dependability; Tact; Initiative; Resourcefulness; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of experience as a skilled journeyman electrician.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

Possession of a Class 5 New York State motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF ROCHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY :

Possession of a Master Electrician's license issued by the City of Rochester at the time of appointment .

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