CITY OF
CHIEF
ELECTRICAL CONTROL TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which is skilled technical
industrial electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of
electrical systems, and controls equipment.
An employee in this classification is responsible for the
maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, electrical controls,
installation and trouble-shooting, particularly controls relating to Utility
Plant operations, lift station controls and telemetric controls.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Repairs and maintains complex electrical controls necessary for
continued operation of water plants, wastewater plants, control buildings, etc.
Orders electrical supplies and equipment necessary for maintaining
the utility plants and maintains adequate electrical inventory.
Installs, maintains, repairs and tests electrical systems,
including automatic electrical schemes.
Develops, schedules and conducts a preventive maintenance
program on equipment so that all electrical equipment is serviced on a regular
basis.
Wires buildings and makes additions to existing wiring.
Acts in the capacity of a trouble-shooter to rectify existing
problems.
Performs routine maintenance of all electrical driven equipment
and maintains inventory and all related records.
Performs related work as required and as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the standard practices, tools and terminology of
the electrical trade. Must be familiar
with control circulatory and N.E.C. requirements.
Considerable knowledge of the City and State electrical codes.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of
the trade.
Ability to perform routine electrical maintenance with
familiarity of switchgears.
Ability to make repairs to complicated electrical wiring,
fixtures, equipment, and complex electrical controls.
Ability to work at moderate heights.
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Ability to work from drawings and specifications and to
understand and carry out instructions.
Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work
quality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship
with other City employees.
Ability to operate City vehicle and possess the required
license.
Skill in the care and use of the tools and equipment of the
trade.
Skill in locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems
and equipment.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school
with extensive experience in performing electrical control work directly
related to the operations and maintenance of complex
utility systems. Master
license required.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
may be considered.
This is a
designated ”Response” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan
and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared
emergencies. Attendance at National
Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is
mandatory.
NOTE: This job
classification is designated as a “safety sensitive” or “special risk”
position, therefore an employee in this position is subject to random drug
and/or alcohol testing as stated in the City of
REV: 10/07
Equal
Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free
Workplace