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Electrician

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.25
Electrical Supervisor - 8136
Assistant Supervisor-Electrician - 8140
Lead Electrician - 8137
Electrician - 8138

September, 1986

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SERIES CONCEPT

Electricians repair, maintain and install electrical systems and equipment 
such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches and alarm systems; locate and 
determine electrical malfunctions using various test instruments such as an 
ammeter, voltmeter and test lamp; repair malfunctions by such methods as 
replacing burnt-out elements and fuses, bypassing or replacing defective 
wiring, filing switch contact points, and cleaning or rewiring motors; test 
electrical equipment for safety and efficiency; install fixtures, motors and 
other electrical equipment; make various adjustments to electrical equipment 
as necessary; inspect circuits and wiring for specified shielding and 
grounding, repair or rewire system according to building codes and safety 
regulations; may plan layout and wire new or remodeled installations; 
and instruct or lead semi-skilled or unskilled assistants.

                              CLASS CONCEPTS

Electrical Supervisor

Under direction, incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of Assistant 
Supervisors, Lead Electricians, and Electricians.  Incumbents typically make 
hiring selections among job applicants, insure that new and existing staff 
receive proper training; make daily work schedules and assignments; review 
work performed at various stages and upon completion; evaluate the performance 
of subordinate employees; recommend or initiate personnel actions such as 
promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; and maintain various work 
records including written and oral reports; prepare estimates of manhours, 
costs and materials required.

Assistant Supervisor - Electrician

Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working supervisors for a 
specific work crew of electricians and helpers within the shop (eg: 
construction crew) which may be carrying out work assignments at a number of 
jobs.  The assigned responsibility for the supervision of different work crews 
within the shop may change frequently depending upon changing work priorities.  
Incumbents also assist the Supervisor in establishing daily job schedules; 
insure that decisions made regarding these priorities are carried out; assist 
the Supervisor in evaluating job performance and may recommend on disciplinary 
actions as necessary; may assist the Supervisor with job estimating.  
Incumbents act for the Supervisor in his absence.

Lead Electrician

Under supervision, incumbents serve as work leaders for electricians and 
helpers assigned to a specific job.  Incumbents give instructions to carry out 
assigned tasks; may make minor changes in material needs or modifications to 
assigned work due to material delays or other problems; communicate work order 
revisions, material delays or other problems to Supervisor or Assistant 
Supervisor and await further instruction; maintain time and material records 
and perform the full range of job duties as outlined in the series concept.

Electrician

Under supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties as outlined
in the series concept.

                        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for positions in the Electrician Series are expected to possess
the skills, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance 
of the duties assigned to the position.

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