ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Nonexempt
Job Title : APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN (6046)
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Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical
PRIMARY IMPACT:
Provides standard technical, or production services or information that supports others, and/or organizes data and information that is used and analyzed by others.
DUTIES:*
Under the supervision of a Journeyman or Master Electrician, perform the following duties:
1. Perform preventive maintenance: shut down electrical systems; perform repairs as needed to prevent future failures.
2. Troubleshoot electrical systems: diagnose/analyze/repair electrical system shorts/burnouts; restore power; ensure safety.
3. Replace lamps and ballasts.
4. Inspect/repair/install campus clock systems; adjust times when needed.
5. Spend time in shop to record work orders, inventory materials, handle miscellaneous paperwork, and clean up.
6. Troubleshoot and repair motors and equipment.
7. Install conduit for communication lines/data.
8. Inspect fire alarm system pull stations; troubleshoot system in response to calls.
9. Perform temporary electrical hook-ups for special events.
10. Install new panels, circuits, conduits, light fixtures, etc., to service newly constructed offices/classrooms.
* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Must be able to read and write, distinguish between colors, and work from elevated heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)
Ability to use electrical hand/power drills, saws, conduit benders, voltmeters, etc. Must be able to read blueprints/schematics and work with electricity up to 600 volts.
Required to lift up to 75 lbs. alone and move up to 1,000 lbs. with help. May be required to work in attics, under buildings; subject to electrical/mechanical/chemical hazards and/or inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to dust and fumes.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must
obtain a valid Apprentice Electrical License from the State of
JOB ADVANCEMENT
See Electrical Program Guidelines for requirements.
JOB EMPOWERMENT
(+) The employee carries out instructions within an existing work routine. There is some leeway for changing the order of assigned tasks. However, prior approval is required before changing the nature of the work performed or before dealing with unassigned tasks.
LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
No supervision or training of others.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Explaining information related to day-to-day or recurring issues.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Completing routine forms requiring limited variations in the entry of data.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
(+) The employee typically has to deal with problems or situations similar to ones previously encountered and make choices from a limited set of alternatives.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION
Minimum: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Preferred: A high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Full-time related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years. Electrical courses preferred.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum: No experience required.
Preferred: Experience in the electrical field as a helper or apprentice.
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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate" definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the lower level.
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NOTE:
Refer to Electrical Program Guidelines for more information.