Classification Purpose: The primary purpose of the Electrician classification is to install, repair and maintain electrical systems in county buildings and facilities. Job Duties: Install, repair, and perform skilled electrical construction. Diagnose problems and identify electrical systems and devices. Identify safety hazards related to electrical problems and take appropriate action to mitigate and correct problems. Perform preventative maintenance, install, diagnose and repair heaters, fans, appliances, transformers, fuses, motor control systems, UPS, emergency lights, generators, electrical systems, writing components and accessories. Install, diagnose, and repair light fixtures, ballasts, and fixture hardware. Replace light bulbs and tubes. Clean light fixtures. Operate machinery (e.g., machine lifts, bucket trucks, and vehicles). Prepare work area by removing furniture and debris, erecting barricades, and installing signage and safety tapes. Perform site clean-up and perform high skilled electrical work at journeyman level for construction projects. Prepare reports. Maintain inventory control of supplies, parts and equipment. Order parts and provide approved purchase order numbers to the appropriate vendors. Ability to read drawings and blueprints and understand specifications. Coordinate, oversee, and work with outside contractor for maintenance of electrical generators. Escort outside contractors to work site and assist with electrical system shut-downs. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned. Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of inventory control; safety practices; agency policy and procedures. Skill in skilled trade; equipment operation. Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; understand manuals and verbal instructions, technical in nature; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; demonstrate strength to lift up to 75 lbs., demonstrate strength to move objects from one location to another. Minimum Class Qualifications: Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to: High school diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational/technical training with emphasis in electrical work and five (5) years of experience as a licensed Electrician. Additional Requirements: Must maintain a valid Ohio driver's license. Supervisory Responsibilities: None required. Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform duties.
See More Details >>Job Title: Electrician / Electrician Trainee Reports to: General Foreman Location: Columbus, OH FLSA Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Updated: February 2024 COMPANY OVERVIEW Eagle Electrical Services (“Eagle"), an EMCOR Company, is a leading electrical services company providing preconstruction, construction, and energy solutions in a variety of markets, including automotive, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and mission critical. Eagle is one of six Ohio-based business units under parent company Quebe Holdings, Inc. SUMMARY Eagle Electrical Services is looking to expand our workforce and welcome anyone interested in the electrical field to apply! Excellent benefits, paid health insurance (no cost to you) and retirement plan. We are willing to train and welcome those who are experienced and also those brand new to the trade. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. • Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. • Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. • Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. • Repair and install electrical devices such as receptacles, light fixtures, light switches, lighting ballast, motors, etc. • Assists in keeping building common and electrical spaces in a neat, orderly and safe condition. • Accomplishes work in accordance with blueprints and specifications, and national and local codes. Updates as-built drawings as necessary, according to department policies. • Attend Tool Box safety meetings and demonstrate safety competency in addition to any other recommended topics such as harassment prevention, ethics, etc. • Obtain an OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health standards certification. • Extended hours or weekend overtime may be available. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, depending on position. • High School diploma or GED required. • Knowledge of the electrical construction industry and the National Electrical Code and design are desirable but not necessary. • Valid Driver’s License. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use fingers and hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move/lift heavy objects, climb vertical ladders, work at heights and be proficient in the use of common hand and power tools. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations and various job sites. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. 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See More Details >>Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. OSU TITLE CODE: 8751 CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Electrical and Electronics Systems Technician Function Statement: Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of automated, electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, modifies, programs and repairs automated, electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Systems and equipment include but are not limited to: branch circuitry, power distribution, emergency power, fire alarm, security, public address, pneumatic transport, televisions, automated lighting, conveyors, and material handling systems. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. May assist lower level technicians. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; and performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace. Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call. Job Duties: Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required. Performs Two of Five Technical Specialties (70%): Branch Circuitry: Installs and reroutes electrical raceway (e.g. conduit, liquid-tite mold).Responds to and analyzes local electrical outages. Installs, repairs and replaces branch circuits and associated components: circuits, lighting, ballasts, receptacles, switches and outlets. Upgrades lighting systems and components. Updates electrical panel legends. Reviews building drawings as necessary. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits and relays. Performs electrical system PMs. Electronic Systems: Installs, repairs and replaces nurse call system components (e.g., bedside controls, emergency pull stations, staff control stations, processing cards). Installs, repairs and replaces electronic systems and related components (e.g., automated lighting, televisions, master clock, public address, safety and security). Installs, repairs and replaces pneumatic system electronic components. Installs, repairs and replaces motors and gears. Installs, adjusts, repairs and replaces automated systems and related components. Performs electronic system PMs. Electrical Distribution Systems: Installs, repairs/replaces de-energized electrical distribution system components- motor controls, transformers, switchgears, emergency generators, panels, circuits, etc. Installs, repairs/replaces variable frequency drives (VFD) circulating fans. Performs work on de-energized systems. Performs troubleshooting / root cause analysis of electrical distribution system. Pneumatic Transport Systems: Installs, repairs/replaces pneumatic tube system components including, but not limited to; slide gates, tube stations, dispatchers, input/output boards, motor drives, etc. Installs, repairs/replaces waste flow system components including, but not limited to; user display, door magnet, air control valves, radiation detectors, tube assemblies, filters, monitors, etc. Electrical and Electronics Systems Technician Effective Date: 06/19/2018 Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service Developed for Equal Opportunity Fire Alarm Systems: Responds to fire alarm system alerts. Disables, enables, and replaces fire alarm system components (e.g., detectors, bells, strobes; Installs, repairs/replaces smoke evacuation systems. Updates fire alarm system server applications. General Duties (30%): Technical Support: Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes. Documents regulatory compliance tests. Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff. May assist lower level technicians. Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs. Troubleshoots and resolves field problems. Updates building drawings. Participates on emergency response teams. Communication / Recordkeeping: Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders. Requests equipment and materials required to complete tasks. Provides feedback on materials. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed. Informs customers when task are completed. Other Departmental Duties: Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc. Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department. Participates in meetings, trainings, and orientation. May participate on committees. Performs other duties as assigned. Major Work Characteristics: Ability to: 1) read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings, 2) read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/ tag-out), 3) read, interpret and apply technical manuals and systems specifications, 4) follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations, 5) learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems, 6) use resistance and power equations to solve problems, 7) select and use hand, power and machine tools, 8) locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs, 9) maintain a clean and safe work environment, 10) add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; use algebra, geometry and trigonometry, 11) instruct others to perform a task, 12) provide guidance and expert advice about technical systems or processes, Skills: 13) problem solving, 14) troubleshooting systems (e.g., branch circuit, electric distribution, electronic, fire alarm pneumatic transport), 15) conflict management (e.g. handle complaints, identify issues and negotiate with others), 16) basic computer (e.g., data entry, data retrieval, electronic communication, internet searches, navigate and retrieve information from websites, create basic reports using Microsoft Word), 17) customer service (e.g. demonstrate empathy, meet quality standards, actively look for ways to help others), 18) planning and prioritizing work, 19) resource management, Knowledge of: 20) AC/DC theory, 21) electrical concepts used in Ohm’s Law, 22) electric and electronic controls, 23) PLCs, 24) fire alarm system design and operation, 25) pneumatic transport system design and operation, 26) electrical distribution system design and operation, 27) relationship of preventive maintenance and equipment life-cycle Minimum Classification Requirements: High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience; two years’ experience in electrical or electronic systems with a minimum of one year analyzing, troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment and circuits, electrical and electronic logic circuits and/or computer hardware, software, and microprocessor controlled equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience; obtain the following within the probationary period: valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; successful completion of probationary period includes demonstrated competence in two of the following technical specialties as determined by the needs of the department: branch circuitry, electronic systems, electrical distribution systems, pneumatic transport systems, and fire alarm systems. Desired Qualifications: Electrical and Electronics Systems Technician Effective Date: 06/19/2018 Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service Developed for Equal Opportunity Associates/technical degree or certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field; basic understanding of university building design standards (BDS) related to the maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment; basic understanding of the project process as managed by FOD Design and Construction Physical Requirements: Must be able to push and pull 70 lbs. and distinguish colors; climb and stand on ladders for extended periods of time Unusual Work Conditions: May work in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty environments for an extended period of time. May work in cramped spaces Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. 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See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Columbus, OH, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 20,048 electricians in Ohio, with wages averaging around $745.10 per week. The job outlook is positive, with an expected growth of 6% from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $852.29 per week for experienced professionals.
