Property Ops. Electrician

Summary

The ideal candidate will maintain, repair and install electrical equipment and systems throughout the facility to ensure safe and proper operation.

Essential Functions

Job duties include, although are not limited to:

• Performing preventive maintenance and testing of all electrical systems, subsystems and equipment including disassembly, replacement, cleaning, and repair.
• Repairing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical equipment in accordance with wiring diagrams, schematics, operations manuals and manufacturers’ maintenance instructions. Use of equipment such as, but not limited to, multi-meters, amprobe, hand, and power tools are required to perform the functions of the position.
• Maintaining light fixtures throughout the facility by replacing burned out light bulbs and/or making necessary repairs/replacements to the light fixtures on a routine and regular basis to sustain lighting standards. The Electrician will be required to use a ladder or high lift working at heights up to 30 feet, often reaching above head, for extended periods of time.
• Set up/Breakdown of power and lighting equipment for exhibits, meetings and banquets. This will involve pushing, pulling and lifting of equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. and use of a man lift to reach areas up to 30 feet in a construction type environment.
• Required to perform the functions of a lighting console or spot light operator for banquets and meetings. This will require long hours of operating the equipment and the use of a head set for clear and concise verbal communication in the English language.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Perform the necessary repairs to moderately complex equipment such as vacuum cleaners, toasters, lamps and small appliances on an as needed basis. Work is performed in a workshop environment and requires working at a workbench.

Internal Relationships

Reports to Director of Property Operation

External Relationships

Has regular contact with other departments, guests, front office, housekeeping, contractors.

Qualifications

• Must have considerable knowledge of electrical systems and components to maintain and repair building electrical equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of electrical supplies and materials and their proper application.
• Extensive knowledge of safe working practices in regards to wire sizes, fuse sizes and overloading of electrical circuits.
• Skill in Electrical aptitude, Trade Mathematics and Trade Communications.
• Skilled in the use of related instruments and tools including multi-meter, amprobe, hand tools and small power tools in order to perform the functions of the job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Basic English language communication skills in order to communicate with customers and coworkers, fully comprehend job assignments and to follow manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry supplies or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding or use of a high lift to work at heights up to 30 feet, often times reaching above head.
• Ability to perform duties in confined space and in awkward positions.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances within the facility.
• Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform essential job functions for the duration of the work shift.
• Visual ability to read manufacturer’s instructions, schematics and blueprints and to determine wire colors for safe repair.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and solve customer concerns.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Five years electrical experience in buildings with complex electrical systems.

Physical Requirements

Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

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