Job Specification
Position Title:
Amended - Electrician
Job Code:
93030 - Mtce Electrician
Purpose of Position :
As a member of the Maintenance Department of the EC Drury School campus undertake the installation, maintenance, replacement, repair of all electrical systems and components. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager assists in all other maintenance activities such as painting, general building repair as needed.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Installs and maintains electrical devices, machines and equipment, single and 3 phase by: installing and repairing fluorescent fixtures.
- Checking and repairing swimming pool lighting and filtering equipment.
- Repairing and replacing magnetic controls, coils, switches, points, etc.
- Installing new electrical appliances, motors, switches, outlets, etc. when new equipment is added.
- Servicing electric motors, replacing brushes, bearings
- Doing preventative maintenance.
- Repairing and replacing electric cables, transformers, and mercury vapour ballast for street lighting.
- Repairing and setting up all automatic washers and dryers both domestic and industrial type, used in school, and residential programs.
- Repairing and setting up ovens, toasters, and electrical equipment used in the preparation of food.
- Installing and repairing all electrical equipment classed as plug-in.
- Performs preventative maintenance by: inspecting electric motors, fresh air intake fans, unit heaters, condensate pumps, magnetic controls, air compressors, and Honeywell controls. Window ale and walk-in freezer equipment.
- Replacing filters in H & V units.
- Planning and laying out the work.
- Ensuring that adequate supplies are available and requisitioning materials as required.
- Keeping record of materials used, repairs, inspections and constructions.
- Performs other general maintenance duties as assigned, such as building maintenance, construction projects, painting, assisting in the moving of furniture, equipment etc.
Staffing and Licensing :
Completion of the recognized apprenticeship in the electrical trade and certification by the Ontario Government. License of an electrician 309A or equivalent.
Knowledge :
Job requires knowledge of the techniques, equipment and tools used in electrical trade.
Job requires oral communication skills to discuss in detail requests for new installations or extensive repairs, explaining technical matters in easily understood terms, and explaining problems in electronic system to off-site technician.
Job requires knowledge of relevant legislation, municipal by-laws and codes, provincial building codes, Lockout/Tag-out procedures, confined space entry, working at heights, in order to ensure the safety and integrity of installations, and to prevent injuries to staff, and to aid in determining work methods.
Job requires knowledge of blueprints, schematics and drawings to ensure the proper layout of installations such as switches and conduits.
Job requires knowledge of estimating labour and material requirements to install, service and replace electrical equipment.
Job requires knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety Act, and institutional security practices/procedures to ensure compliance with standards, proper equipment operation/utilization and to maintain the safety and security of the work
area and helpers.
Job requires knowledge of computers and computer related information systems to perform necessary quality assurance checks, as required, and to locate and isolate problems raised by monitoring systems.
Skills :
Job requires analytical skills when recognizing workplace hazards, and electrical issues so that corrective action can be prompt.
Job requires oral communication skills to discuss in detail requests for new installations or extensive repairs, explaining technical matters in easily understood terms, and explaining problems in electronic system to off-site technician.
Job requires written communication skills to prepare and maintain logs, prepare plans, sketches and cost estimate for new projects for approval of manager.
Job requires problem solving and analytical skills to find causes of defects in electrical, mechanical and electronic systems and to decide/recommend solutions or method of repair or need to call service technician.
Job requires computer skills to access, read and evaluate data produced by the automated systems and the computer monitoring systems; as well as prepare reports and input data.
Freedom of Action :
Works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager, required to complete assigned tasks
according to acceptable standards of quality and production.