CORRECTIONAL CENTER MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN Position Available In Nassau, New York

NASSAU COUNTY

Title :

CORRECTIONAL CENTER MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Code :

470090 WEK

CLASS SPECIFICATION

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1 of 2 GENERAL

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Supervises inmates and installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems, equipment and fixtures in a penal institution; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Under direct supervision, the position requires a depth of experience in the electrical trades and skill and the work is reviewed for quality, accuracy and completeness; position also requires sound judgment in maintaining institutional security.

TYPICAL DUTIES 1.

Makes repairs to electric security controls, fire alarm systems, lights, power circuits, appliances, generators, motors and a variety of other electrical equipment. 2. Trouble shoots, locates and corrects power failures and short circuits. 3. Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures. 4. Makes emergency repairs to elevators, generators and other electrical apparatus. 5. Supervises and instructs assigned inmates, inspects inmates for contraband and maintains security precautions at all times. 6. Makes work time estimates and keeps simple records. 7. Performs a variety of maintenance tasks as required. 8. Performs duties as Correction Officer on a temporary basis, as required, at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designated officer.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1.

Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the electrician’s trade. 2. Knowledge of the New York Board of Fire Underwriters Code and other relevant regulations regarding electrical installations. 3. Ability to learn use and care of firearms. 4. Skill in the care and use of electrician’s tools and equipment. 5. Ability to install, alter, maintain and report a variety of electrical apparatus. 6. Ability to supervise and instruct inmates and to maintain security precautions. 7. Ability to work from and interpret technical sketches and blueprints, and to make work time estimates. 8. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to keep records. – over –

Title :

CORRECTIONAL CENTER MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Code :

470090

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2 of 2 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience 1. Completion of vocational school training and Four years of satisfactory experience in the electrician’s trade; or 2. Six years of satisfactory experience in the electrician’s trade. Necessary Special Requirement Candidates for this title cannot be approved until they have satisfactory Civil Service medical and psychological reports. 7/7/67 Revised 2/27/73, 5/5/75