CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: LEAD ELECTRICIAN
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform master level electrical work and to oversee electrical systems for the City.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Leads electricians on daily team functions and projects; schedules and organizes work to be performed and allocates resources for assignments; works with contractors, vendors, and utilities to coordinate initiatives, equipment, and materials. Provides training and conveys institutional knowledge to assist electricians in attaining accreditations.
Maintains understanding of City electrical systems and provides guidance to others on needs, progress, and metrics; researches information to provide others with data as requested. Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise
Installs, removes, repairs, overhauls, and tests electrical equipment, both alternating and direct current, such as power circuits, lighting systems, switch gears, transformers, starters, controllers, capacitors, production equipment, power and control systems, electrical receptacles and switches, electronic power, control, and communication equipment.
Maintains electrical lines and auxiliary equipment, such as transformers, conductors, and capacitors; inspects electrical systems in accordance with preventive maintenance schedules; tests and repairs electrical systems and alarms; tests and inspects generators; controls, tools, and equipment; replaces light bulbs and fixtures; maintains related documentation.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and corrects electrical problems in distribution, electrical equipment, and lighting systems; determines course of action; selects proper equipment; fabricates metal parts; performs needed repairs and mechanical work. Must be able to be on call after hours.
Ensures that operation, construction, and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects and gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; monitors inventory levels and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
Inspects/tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations: makes adjustments, repairs or replacements as appropriate; reports problem situations.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, time sheets, maintenance checklists, work orders, maintenance records, inventory records, purchase orders or other documents. Receives various forms, lists, work orders, maintenance checklists, invoices, receipts, blueprints, architectural drawings, diagrams, maps, material safety data sheets, policies, procedures, operational guides, catalogs, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Maintains an awareness of new policies, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate
Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in department projects and activities.
Operates a personal computer, general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required, requested and assigned.
High school diploma or GED. One of the following: SCLLR Mechanical Contractor license (Electrician), MASC Master Electrician certification, MASC Journeyman Electrician certification, a vocational or technical degree in an applicable field and Five (5) years of experience in electrical work. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or bright/dim lights.
