City of San José
SENIOR ELECTRICIAN (3154)
| CLASS
CODE: 3154 |
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DEPARTMENT:
Varies |
ACCOUNTABLE
TO:
Trades
Supervisor |
FLSA
STATUS:
Non-exempt |
CLASS
SUMMARY:
Incumbents
are responsible for performing more advanced maintenance and repair work on
electrical systems. Duties might
include: serving as a lead to
staff; assigning and monitoring work; providing direction; operating,
maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electronic components,
systems and equipment; performing inspections and confirmations on various
electrical system; overseeing and monitoring the work of consultants and
vendors; designing, fabricating and installing electrical systems and
components; ensuring code compliance; purchasing electrical supplies; and,
providing temporary power.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS:
The
Electrician, Senior is the second level of a three-level electrician series.
The Electrician, Senior is distinguished from the Electrician which has
responsibility for performing routine electric maintenance and repair
activities. The Electrician, Senior is responsible for performing more advanced
maintenance and repair work and for serving as a designated lead.
Training
and Experience (positions
in this class typically require):
Completion
of an approved apprenticeship program and two years of journey level electrician
experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient
to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed
above.
Licensing
Requirements (positions
in this class typically require):
- Valid
California Driver’s License;
-
Electrician
License;
Depending
on designated area of assignment, positions may require:
- Grade
I Water Treatment Certification
Knowledge
(position
requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:
- Safety
codes, rules and regulations;
- Fundamentals
and theories of electricity and electronics;
- National
Electrical Codes;
- Operations
and maintenance of traffic signals, street lighting and associated
electrical equipment.
Skills
(position
requirements at entry):
Skill in:
- Assigning
and monitoring work;
- Troubleshooting
electrical problems;
- Installing
and maintaining electrical systems and equipment;
- Operating
and maintaining electric motors, transformers, generators, controls and
other electrical equipment;
- Reading
and interpreting blueprints, schematics and electrical documents;
- Programming
Programmable Logic Controllers;
- Examining
and diagnosing electrical systems and equipment;
- Using
computers and related software applications;
- Communication,
interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor,
the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to
receive work direction.
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DUTY
NO. |
TYPICAL
CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) |
FRE-
QUENCY |
BAND/
GRADE |
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1. |
Serves
as a lead to staff to include assigning and monitoring work and providing
direction. |
Daily
25% |
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2. |
Operates,
maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs electronic components,
electrical systems and electrical equipment to include:
locating problems; determining courses of action; and, coordinating
repairs. |
Daily
20% |
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| 3. |
Performs
inspections and confirmations on various electrical system repairs and
installations. |
Daily
10% |
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| 4. |
Coordinates
and monitors the work of consultants and vendors including planning,
scheduling and assigning work. |
Daily
10% |
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| 5. |
Designs,
fabricates and installs electrical systems and components to include
ensuring code compliance and installing wiring and electrical equipment. |
Daily
10% |
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| 6. |
Purchases
electrical supplies to include: filling
out paperwork; coordinating purchases; and, choosing vendors. |
Daily
15% |
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| 7. |
Provides
temporary power to include determining needs, installing equipment and
estimating costs. |
Daily
10% |
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| 8. |
Performs
other duties of a similar nature or level. |
As
Required |
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POSITION
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
MIGHT INCLUDE:
Not
applicable.
Physical
Requirements:
Positions
in this class typically require:
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching,
standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling,
talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Incumbents may be
subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes,
odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate
lighting, work space restrictions and intense noises.
Medium
Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of
force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
NOTE:
The
above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of
responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the
business needs of the department.
Classification
History:
Draft prepared by Fox Lawson and Associates LLC (JPF)
Date: 07/99
Rev:
01/01, 3154s001.doc