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City of Grand Rapids Master Electrician in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to install, maintain, test, repair, upgrade electrical equipment and infrastructure ranging from low voltage (600Volts or less) and medium voltage (600Volts to 12,470Volts).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces electrical systems and electrical equipment. Designs, plans, constructs, modifies, installs electrical systems and electrical equipment. Coordination and collaboration with electrical contractors, other skilled trades, electrical engineers, project managers, and other City staff. Leads and assists less experienced workers. Evaluates, inspects, documents, creates as-builts, creates punch list for jobs and projects. Operates various types of equipment such as aerial lifts, cranes, backhoes, and other machinery. Performs daily recordkeeping for labor, materials, and equipment for work orders, asset management systems, and code and/or regulatory compliance. Operates various computer and smart phone programs and applications for control, monitoring, data collection and diagnosis of electrical control, power, wireless, and fiber optic systems. Performs various duties related to the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment and software pertaining to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and remote asset operations. Creates SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for preventative/predictive maintenance activities and best practices. Maintains inventory control and ordering of parts, materials, tools, and equipment. Understands and follows strict safety standards including, but not limited to, OSHA, arc flash, shock, lockout, confined space, and PPE requirements. Performs related work as required. Participates in 24/7/365 essential City services rotation schedules and call-out lists as needed. Attends technical courses and seminars for updating knowledge. Attends and participates in continuous improvement classes and events and offers suggestions for improvements. Minimum Training and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
Required Licenses or Certifications State of Michigan Master's Electrician License State of Michigan Contractor's License to pull electrical permits for City projects or the ability to obtain license within 180 days as required by the department State of Michigan Driver's License State of Michigan Class A CDL License or the ability to obtain license within 180 days as required by the department Other Necessary Qualifications Knowledge of:
Electrical hazards and safety precautions Electrical Arc Flash boundaries Electrical Arc Flash uniforms and garments Electrical Arc Flash PPE Electrical Shock Hazard boundaries Electrical Shock Hazard PPE Electrical Shock Hazard equipment and tools National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code The principles and practices of electrical systems and wiring, including specialized wiring systems Applicable computer applications Inventory management principles and practices Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping and recordkeeping Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment Federal, state and local standards and codes relating to electrical Skill in: Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective, appropriate, polite, and professional working relationships Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature Performing basic mathematical fu