ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST (BUILDING SERVICES)

ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST (BUILDING SERVICES)

City of Newport News - Virginia (Newport News)

Troubleshoots and repairs electrical lighting and distribution and safety components; installs electrical wiring systems in new and renovated structures. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to main switchboards and panel boards; troubleshoots most complex electrical problems. Installs circuits for power, lighting and equipment using various wiring methods to include rigid metal conduits and armored cables; troubleshoots and repairs main and branch circuit breakers. Installs and disconnects wiring devices such as switches, convenience receptacles and dedicated receptacles. Utilizes lock-out/tag-out procedures; observes and adheres to industry safety precautions. Diagnoses and troubleshoots live electrical circuits where a blue print or schematic may not be available; diagnoses problems and repairs and replaces failed lighting systems and controls and ballast on lighting equipment. Performs administrative work to include maintaining work order completion records and inventory of spare parts; initiating procurement of replacement supplies and equipment; making cost and material estimates; collecting data for preventative maintenance system. Maintains activity logs. Prepares correspondence, verifies time sheets, and other administrative work as required. Assists with ordering and maintaining equipment and supply inventories. Trains and provides guidance, direction and instruction in electrical systems; inspects work performed and assists with recruiting and selection activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Requires a high school diploma and 5-7 years of experience in the servicing, maintenance and repair of electrical systems or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a Master Electrician’s License from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation be obtained within one year of employment. Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Requires satisfactory results from a pre- employment medical evaluation. Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System Certifications within one year of employment. The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural disasters and emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

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