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Job Description
ELECTRICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Electrician
Dept./Division: Facilities Job Class Code: 1596
Pay Grade: 125 PCN: 1596002
FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: October 2007
Representation Status: Teamsters Combined Revision Date: August 2025
Reports To: Facilities Director
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, serves as a Certified Electrician and performs a variety of highly skilled work involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of Lewis County electrical systems. This is the certified class in the Electrician job series; this class differs from the Electrician (Non-Cert) by the nature and complexity of tasks performed and the degree of independence granted. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
• Designs and installs County electrical systems and additions. • Maintains, diagnoses, and repairs electrical systems, controls, and devices. • Installs, maintains, and repairs the County's Jail and Juvenile Detention facility security systems. • Installs, maintains, diagnoses and repairs County security and fire alarm systems. • Conducts routine preventative maintenance and special projects. • Estimates time and materials required for electrical maintenance and repair activities. • Interprets electrical plans and specifications, and checks for conformity to codes, regulations and
safety orders. • Responds to maintenance emergencies during and after business hours.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to variable weather conditions, electrical currents, and machinery with moving parts; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects up to 75 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent combined with a four (4) year electrical apprenticeship;
AND five (5) years' experience working as an electrician at the journey level. • Must have and maintain a valid E01-General Journeyman Electrician License.
Job Title: ELECTRICIAN Job Class Code: 1596
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• Valid driver's license.
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of:
• National Electrical Code. • Applicable accident prevention rules and regulations. • NEC, OSHA 1910.269 and WAC 296-45. • Application of PA systems and audio equipment. • Various types of electrical systems and electronic equipment. • Electrician tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices. • Occupational hazards and safety practices relative to electrical work.
Skills in:
• Coordinating and performing a variety of highly skilled electrician's work. • Installing, monitoring, maintaining County electronic systems. • Diagnosing, identifying, and repairing electrical issues. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County departments,
vendors, and contractors. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to:
• Learn and follow County policies and procedures. • Develop a working knowledge of safe practices, accident prevention procedures, tools and
equipment related to job functions. • Troubleshoot problems to perform repairs and maintenance. • Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications and operating manuals. • Work in various weather conditions with exposure to noise, dust, solvents, electrical energy, slippery
surfaces, uneven surfaces, heights, and in/with moving objects. • Obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas. • Pass a Physical Capabilities Test.
Behaviors: • Regular, reliable attendance. • Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic and promptness in work arrival and in
accomplishing all tasks.
Job Title: ELECTRICIAN Job Class Code: 1596
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As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.
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Additional Information
Core Benefits:- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- Retirement
- Long-term Disability
- EAP Program
For additional benefit and compensation information, please see attached documents.
This recruitment is open to any qualified applicant, with preference given to any current qualified Teamsters Combined represented employee. The first review date will be September 2, 2025 and the recruitment will remain open until September 7, 2025 @ 11:59PM. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Lewis County, WA
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