Apprentice Electrician - City of West Jordan

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts 6:00am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday (Fridays off)

SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of a Journeyman or Master Electrician, performs a variety of semi-skilled duties in the maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems. Electrical systems and equipment include street and area lighting, facility power distribution; motors, switch gears, automated control systems and similar apparatus related to City buildings, parks, streets, and water facilities.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Complete work orders as assigned relating to building maintenance, city streetlights, water pumps, motors and switch gear and similar apparatus by making appropriate repairs and adjustments.
• Assists in on-going maintenance of City facilities; installs and modifies building lighting and power distribution systems in conformance with the National Electric Code.
• Repairs or replaces faulty wiring and damaged equipment and distribution systems which include indoor and outdoor systems and may be underground or concealed. Works with Facilities staff on electrical installation and maintenance of city facilities.
• Maintains facilities which house electrical equipment. Removes grease, dirt, snow or leaves, pumps out water, and requests maintenance by other trained personnel.
• Rebuilds and/or installs various types of electrical equipment including pumps, motors, lighting, sound equipment and switch gear. Installs electrical conduit and pull wires.
• Draws basic wiring diagrams for maintenance and installation work.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed and time and material used. Maintains inventories of equipment and replacement parts.
• Assists in ordering supplies and maintains an inventory of electrical supplies. Performs preventative maintenance.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: One year of experience performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction and equipment operation work. One year of practical electrical experience (approximately 2000 hours) and completed the state's first year of apprenticeship schooling, preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Utah Driver's License
• Must be able to submit Electrician Qualifying Questionnaire to the satisfaction of the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) and obtain an Apprentice Electrician License in compliance with the State of Utah DOPL within 3 months of hire date (verified annually on December 1st).
• Possession of or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire, a class A or class B Utah Commercial Driver License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire, Utah Flagger, Forklift Operator, OSHA 10 Hour certifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and procedures of electrical motors, wiring, pumps and lighting systems, electrical law and theories.
• Installation and maintenance associated with municipal lighting systems
• City policies, procedures and codes related to the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building facilities.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• National Electric Code (NEC).
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill with:

• Operating a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.
• Operating a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operating a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Perform responsible skilled electrical maintenance and repair work with accuracy, speed, and safety.
• Operate tools and equipment used in electrical work; operate equipment as needed including boom truck, trencher and underground boring equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Repair and maintain a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to diagnose causes of electrical failure; ability to recognize the proper parts for replacement purposes.
• Read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve problems in electrical systems maintenance.
• Perform duties in a manner which maximizes staff and public safety.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work additional hours outside of regular work schedule including special events and respond to after-hours emergency requests in an on-call rotation.
• Operate snow removal equipment during work hours and outside of regular work hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in a standard office environment which includes reaching, bending, sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and listening. Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.; exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on call, stand-by, and emergency call. Ability to work in aerial lifts, scaffolding, or ladders with no fear of heights.