Runs intercom, telephone, and computer cable. Additional duties include locating, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing malfunctioning motors and other electrical and electro-mechanical equipment by using test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and wattmeters. In addition to maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment in buildings and grounds such as fans, heaters, lamps, heat pumps, air conditioners, water heaters, well pumps, ice makers, etc., some positions also install, remove, service, and repair electrical equipment for automotive systems, highway maintenance equipment, and other highway electrical equipment, such as roadway lighting, highway sign lighting, tunnel lighting, bridge lift equipment, generators, tunnel pumps and motors, fuel pumps, mobile two-way radios, electrical and heating equipment on paint markers and asphalt tanks, etc. Some positions may also assist with the maintenance of high voltage equipment. Work affects the operation of electrical equipment which affects agency processes, services, personnel and clients.
Work affects the accuracy and timeliness of electrical projects.
Violations of safety practices could endanger lives. Proper installation and maintenance of electrical equipment ensures its safe and efficient operation which enables the continued execution of agency processes and services. Occasional contact with visitors passing through work areas. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience. It replaces the Electrician and the Highway Equipment Electrician classes, effective May 1, 1992.