Title Code: 6120
Occ. Group: 412.868
Electrician
Expectations for All Employees
East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:
PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their
full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.
Definition
Employees in this class are under general direction. Work performed in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment and performing related work as required.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a variety of tasks in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
Reads plans and blueprints in performance of work.
Inspects all electrical and mechanical equipment regularly.
Repairs all electrical motors, controllers, and starters.
Replaces blown fuses, burned out coils, switches, circuit breakers, and other replaceable electrical equipment.
Installs electric operated meters for utilities.
Performs other work as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and methods of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of industrial electrical equipment.
Ability to operate the necessary tools and equipment required in the performance of duties.
Ability to read and follow plans and blueprints.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
Recommended Qualifications
Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. Completion of standard apprenticeship in the electrical trade.
Date Skill Eval
10/1/80 6 632024213
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.