Electrician I / Laborer

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this class assists higher level employees in a variety of routine and repetitive manual tasks. Any problem or situation encountered, that is out of the ordinary, is referred to a supervisor. Errors are generally easily detected and remedied. This employee receives direct supervision.

Employee will perform several duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work includes the independent performance of less technical tasks of the electrical trade for which detailed instructions are available. As experience is gained, more technical tasks are performed under supervision. Simple problems are resolved by the employee with more complex problems referred to supervisor. Errors could result in loss of life and/or extensive damage to property. Work is reviewed to determine that assigned tasks are completed satisfactorily. This employee receives direct supervision.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

Loads and unloads material, equipment, parts, and supplies. Transports tools and materials to and among work sites. Helps dismantle machines and equipment. Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines. Lubricates machine parts. Connects objects using a hammer, screwdriver, drill, or glue. Picks up trash. Digs holes, ditches, trenches. Cleans the work area after repair or installation.

Installs fixtures, outlets, and switches, and makes wire connections. Cuts, threads, and bends conduit and pulls wire through conduit. Replaces defective wiring and makes connections to electrical installations being renovated. Replaces faulty electrical components. Makes minor repairs to equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignments. Ability to follow simple instructions. Ability and physical strength sufficient to move objects.

Working knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance, and repair. Some knowledge of the practices and methods of the electrical trade. Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Ability to understand and work from simple pencil drawings. Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Sufficient experience in performing a variety of tasks associated with electrical work or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some experience in the performance of manual tasks is preferred.

This employee will need to hold an electrician's license based on state requirements as directed by the North Carolina Board of Electrical Examiners.

This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to contain all the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.