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Base Pay: $18.10 Hourly

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SUMMARY: Under supervision, assists with installation, diagnosis and repairing of electrical systems in county buildings, including jail facilities. Performs other maintenance duties as needed, including work on various control systems, heating and air conditioning systems and plumbing.

The employee is required to be on duty before, during and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Employee reports to the Director of Public Works or designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs a wide variety of construction tasks, preventative maintenance and repair work on equipment, building components, electrical systems and facilities.

Assists with repairing access-control systems and video surveillance systems.

Assists with repairing fire alarms, paging and fuel dispensing systems.

Assists with repairs in high voltage switch gear and electrical distribution systems.

Installs electrical conduit, wires, panels, fixtures and switches.

Act as an inspector for electrical contractors.

Provide for periodic re-lamping of light fixtures in various county facilities.

Assists with installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, circuits, and electrical components of machinery and equipment.

Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting and power circuits.

Assists with repairing or replace wiring, circuit breakers, fuses, switches, sockets and other elements.

Reads blueprints, sketches and schematic drawings of electrical circuits.

Assists with mounting motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.

Assists in the maintenance and renovation of electrical service.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with two years of experience in building maintenance, which includes preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment, buildings and facilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Military or technical school training in telecommunications repair is highly desirable.

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 effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C). Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier. Must pass a criminal background check.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to communicate with a variety of county employees as well as outside vendors. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to define the components and/or steps necessary to complete a project and follow thru to completion of the project. Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials.

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 use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Employee stands while doing electrical installation and performing checks and testing of equipment. Employee crawls while inspecting electrical equipment in mechanical rooms. Employee climbs while testing circuits in mechanical rooms and working on ceilings and the tops of buildings. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee lifts parts such as generators, piping armatures and light poles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. Employee works on fan belts, emergency generators, electrical control doors, etc. Employee installs and relocates outlets, performs circuit tests and troubleshoots a variety of electrical problems. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud dependent upon the work assignments the employee is carrying out.

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