Maintenance Electrician

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Department of Facilities Management has an opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician position, located in Riverside.

The Maintenance Electrician performs journeyman level technical work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electrical systems.

The incumbent inspects and tests electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs [replacement and re-wiring].

The Maintenance Electrician may be required to prepare estimates if the work necessitates complex repair and/or full replacement.

Competitive candidates will have experience with interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints and electrical schematics; applying electrical formulas and conversion tables; ability to use electrical test equipment [ volt-ohmmeters, amp meters, circuit testers].

The Maintenance Electrician class is distinguished from the Lead Maintenance Electrician by the latter's responsibility for assigning the work of a small crew of electricians and inspecting work upon completion.

Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department ofFacilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space.

The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable, and productive for both county staff and the public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Install electrical conduits, fixtures, motors, switches, and outlets according to codes, working from blueprints, schematic diagrams, sketches, and oral and written directions.

• Test established circuits for overload and determine circuit requirements for additional electrical equipment; test circuitry and switches for failures.

• Isolate problems and replace worn or broken parts; make repairs on electrical circuits and equipment, including motors, heaters, air conditioning controls, washing machines, and other appliances and equipment.

• Estimate materials needed and cost of electrical repair jobs; perform preventive maintenance (e.g., lubricating moving parts, changing filters, and adjusting and changing drive belts on electrical equipment).

• May occasionally repair such equipment as radios and television sets; supervise the work of helpers.

• May assist in the performance of basic construction work in preparation for electrical installation or repair (e.g., pouring and forming concrete, repairing and installing plumbing systems, and framing and installing doors and drywall).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I
Experience: Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship training program.

OPTION II
Experience: Four years of increasingly re...