Electrician

Position:	Electrician
Date:	09/88
Position Code:	6160
EEO Code:	551

Job Summary
Performs a wide variety of electrical tasks in Institution buildings and on ships.

Major Duties

Constructs, installs, and repairs electrical equipment and facilities ashore and on board Institution vessels. Traces, identifies, and corrects malfunctions and failures a great variety of commercial and marine electrical circuitry.

Assists, as required, in design work for electrical installations and constructs required units.

Develops material lists required for work and prepares requisitions for approval.

Works with electrical meters and tools, mechanic's hand and power tools, drill press, power saws, sheet metal tools, heavy equipment (fork lifts, crane cars, and overhead cranes) and ship's electrical equipment and machinery.

Performs such other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
High school or vocational school plus 1 year training school or apprenticeship in electrical trades; Massachusetts Electrician's License; knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations pertinent to installation of electrical cable and equipment; 5 years experience in electrical work. Valid MA driver's license and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) required.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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