An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
The City of Battle Creek's Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for a licenses journeyman to perform work handling routine and complex electrical troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair; related work as apparent or assigned. Work performed under the limited supervision of the Maintenance Group Supervisor. Install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment and devices. Install, maintain, and repair motors; controls; electrical wiring; and components up to 5,000 volts, single and three phases. Troubleshoot electrical problems. Perform simple and complex electrical and electronic tests. Select electrical components and design simple electrical circuits. Maintain records and prepare written reports and recommendations on electrical equipment and controls. Coordinate and train other employees in electrical systems and component operation, repair, and maintenance work. Perform troubleshooting tasks on electronic controls and components. Install and maintain electronic devices. Perform complex troubleshooting tasks on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and combined motor control and alarm systems. Troubleshoot, maintain, install, and repair variable speed motor controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers. Coordinate and train other employees in electrical systems and component operation, repair, and maintenance work. High school diploma or GED equivalency. Possess State of Michigan Journeyman Electricians License upon hire. Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan.
Special Requirements:
Complete Electrical ARC Flash Safety Training within 6 months of hire. Valid driver's license in the State of Michigan. This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity (grasping, holding, keyboarding, repetitive movements), reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, color, depth, field of vision), hearing, using the telephone, contact with government officials and the general public, working overtime, and working inside and alone. Work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
