Classified Mechanic-Electrical - Seeking Journeyman Electrician

Job Title:              Mechanic - Electrical

Job Code:              331

DOT Code:            638281014

Grade:                     F

Department:         Maintenance/School Plant

Prepared By:         Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date:      December 12, 1997

Approved By:        David A. Barr

Approved Date:     April 3, 2001

SUMMARY

Repairs and maintains electrical machinery and equipment such as heating and air conditioning, boilers, ventilating fans, fire alarms, school bells, and other electrical equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes mechanical/electrical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine reason for failure.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Start devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILL RELATED Ability to use basic hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and wrenches, a working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and heating equipment and systems, and a knowledge of how to use various meters and gauges to test this equipment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED; four to six years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

C. F. C. (Chloro Floro Carbon) Certification Card

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak before other employees.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must frequently lift or move moderate to heavy weight.  Frequently required to access multi-story rooftops by using an extension ladder.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Electrical Foreman, Supervisor of Maintenance

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

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