Job Title:  Electrician (Lead)

Reports To:  MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

General Job Description:

Installs and maintains electrical systems and their components in safe operating condition. Perform maintenance, repair, and installation work as needed. Assists with troubleshooting and repair of various control systems. Ensure that electrical systems are compliant with applicable codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Installs electrical systems including underground electrical conduit, fire alarms, switchboards, audio visual alarms, etc. for the purpose of maintaining them in safe operating condition.
2. Repairs various items, systems and/or components for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
3. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
4. Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
5. Responsible for completion of assigned work orders.
6. Responsible for entry of time and materials into work orders.
7. Work in a safe manner with personal safety and the safety of others as the number one priority.
8. Communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
9. Mentor or instruct helpers or student interns as assigned.
10. Plan and execute work efficiently within the “work order” system.
11. Identify and repair/replace defective parts or materials on electrical services and devices.
12. Plan and execute work efficiently and in a safe manner.
13. Perform all work in compliance with appropriate codes.
14. Arrange for proper permits as needed.
15. Analyzes drawings for the purpose of identifying location of new and existing electrical systems and determining the efficient installation of additional systems.
16. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
17. Coordinates with maintenance supervisor for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
18. Orders equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
19. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
20. Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Valid New Mexico Driver’s license appropriate for operating vehicles of the size required of this position.
3. Current New Mexico Electrical Journeyman level license (JE98) with EE98 preferred.

Physical Requirements:

1. Standing, driving, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing ladders.  Lifting from floor to mid-thigh maximum (50 pounds) occasionally.  Lifting from mid-thigh to shoulder maximum (50 pounds) occasionally.  Lifting from shoulder to overhead (40 pounds) occasionally, carrying (50 pounds) maximum occasionally.
2. Ability to operate a delivery vehicle in all kinds of weather.
3. Hand/eye coordination, normal range of sight.
4. Any lifting that would require more than 50 pounds of dead weight should be done by at least two people.
5. Pulling of heavy wiring through piping.
6. Work in lift equipment up to 50 feet above ground level.
7. Full mobility of fingers/hands.

Safety and Health:

1. Must be able to distinguish colors.
2. Read, understand, and observe all precautions and proper methods of use on all chemicals, equipment, tools, and materials.
3. Good physical condition.
4. Completion of all required training.
5. Must be able to identify live circuits and know how to disable them before any work is accomplished.
6. Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Equipment/Material Handled:

Hand tools, equipment, chemicals, ladders, platforms and materials particular to this trade skill.  Work vehicle, material handling equipment.

Work Environment:

The work environment varies greatly in the place of work from solitary shop work to working in school facilities with large numbers of people.  Conditions range from working outside in the extreme heat of the summer, to comfortable building and shop settings, to working outside in very cold temperatures.  Wet dusty and dark areas are frequently encountered.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision.  After hours work may be required.  Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

Terms of Employment:

237 day contract.

* All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding