Electrician

SUMMARY

Ensure all electrical operations are completed in compliance with all applicable safety codes and SFT standards and regulations; maintain and repair all electrical equipment including SFT buildings and grounds.

 DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Assist in obtain electrical permits for all SFT activities, including, but not limited to rides, shows, tents, stables, stands, and any daily electrical needs of the SFT grounds.

• Support inspection of premises and buildings for the maintenance of existing electrical systems and when necessary upgrade those systems to maintain compliance with state and local electrical codes and ordinances.
• Under the direction of the Chief Electrician, install new electrical operations for SFT exhibits including all booths, stages, exhibits, and tents.
• Trouble and maintain electrical on grounds.
• Assist with the dismantling of electrical services after fair.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform additional related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXCERCISED

• Reports to Chief Electrician

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of electrical inspection and code enforcement.
• Electrical codes and standards, basic understanding of building requirements, and other applicable systems.
• Building construction techniques and processes.
• Industry standards and specifications for public service construction projects.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of construction and electrical activities.
• Basic mathematics as applied to electrical/construction/inspection work.
• Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting health and safety.
• Electrical controllers.
• Basic Computer skills.

Ability to:

• Observe and take remedial action on non-compliance with city, SFT, or industry construction standards and specifications for electrical production or usage.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships.

EXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Three to five years of electrical experience required.  Specialized training in electrical installation and maintenance required.

License or Certificate:

• Journeyman License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid Texas driver’s license.

 WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

• Office and field environment; exposure to all weather; exposure to conditions associated with construction and development projects.

Physical Conditions:

• Conducting field inspections; exposure to electrical currents; required to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, climb, crawl, and kneel, stand; require use of both legs, visual acuity to inspect; ability to operate a vehicle, inspect in confined spaces, and lift moderately heavy objects.