Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Electrician)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44354 to $44354 Annually
"Other" Explanation 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM – work days will be discussed at the interview. The candidate may be expected to work weekends and various shifts, holidays and special events as required to provide effective operational coverage.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Successful completion of a NYS two-year Electrician Traineeship or NYS two-year electrician training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent electrical two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled journey-level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the electrical trade or training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Coursework must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience, and demonstrate that they meet minimum qualifications and agency needs.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Trades Specialist (Electrician) or higher-level personnel, the Trades Specialist (Electrician) may be engaged in the performance of the following activities working from verbal or written descriptions or drawings and sketches.
1. Plan and lay out electrical work; wire new installations
2. repair, maintain and install electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, switches and wiring, alarm systems, traffic signals and related equipment and public address systems;
3. locate and diagnose electrical malfunction using test instruments such as ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter and test lamp;
4. test generators and heaters for safety and efficiency using standard test equipment and by observing functioning of such equipment.
5. install fixtures, motors and other electrical equipment; make necessary adjustments during/after installation;
6. inspect and test circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repair or rewire system according to building codes and safety regulations;
7. maintain shop machinery, equipment and electrical tools; make sure work areas and equipment are clean, safe and properly serviced;
8. may draw rough sketches or prepare plans to accomplish work projects as required; lay out tasks for subordinate staff and perform necessary trades tasks as required;
9. give verbal instruction and/or demonstrate proper electrical techniques and use of electrical tools and equipment to subordinate staff;
10. supervise, direct and coordinate sub-journey level workers involved in installation, maintenance or repair of various types of electrical equipment, motors, pumps generators, etc.;
11. conduct inspections of facilities to determine maintenance needs and make recommendations of priorities for repair based on nature of maintenance problem;
12. operate light trucks, aerial bucket truck and other motor vehicles required to get to various facilities in the performance of duties assigned.
13. may be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned.
14. prepare sketches showing location of all wiring and equipment and interpret and follow diagrams or blueprints of electrical installations;
15. test, adjust, calibrate and maintain a wide variety of control equipment including central heating plant controls, building heating, air conditioning and ventilating equipment, controls for refrigeration and a variety of other equipment and systems;
16. measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit;
17. may recommend to supervisor, and order, the type, quantity and quality of materials to be used for projects, and may be required to prepare specifications for purchase;
18. perform other related duties as required.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS
-By the date of appointment, selected candidate must possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class D Driver License and will be required to obtain a CDL Class B with air brakes Driver License within the Probationary Period, and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation and Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
-Ability to plan, lay out and complete electrical work;
-Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies;
Working knowledge of electrical theory as applied to electrical trades;
-Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; Ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions;
-Ability to lift, carry and move equipment and/or materials of different weights and sizes;
-Ability to operate and use small hand and power tools;
-Ability to work from ladders and bucket truck; Ability to dig in the ground to expose underground electric lines;
-Work Shift/Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM – will be discussed at the interview. The candidate may be expected to work weekends and various shifts, holidays and special events as required to provide effective operational coverage.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
2400 Ocean Parkway
Notes on Applying$44,354 + $3,026 Location Pay
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: Janet Grant, Personnel Office, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702 or to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov Include “TS Electrician JBSP” in subject line.