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Electrician - 40 hours

School District 57

Facility Services · Prince George, B.C.

Job description

TITLE: Electrician - 40 hours

DEPARTMENT: Property Maintenance

REPORTS TO: General Manager, Property Maintenance

SUMMARY:

With minimal direction the electrician performs installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. The electrician works cooperatively with other employees, students and the public.

DUTIES:

  • Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems and equipment in accordance with Provincial standards and prepares and files reports with the appropriate government agency.
  • Ensure that electrical equipment complies with the B.C. Electrical Code.
  • Plans basic renovations, including design work and estimating materials required.
  • Directs, advises or assists other employees as appropriate.
  • Reports parts and supplies inventory levels.
  • Reports work completed including time and materials used.
  • Maintains a clean, safe work environment.
  • Performs other maintenance related or emergent duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, SKILLS:

  • Successful completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program and a valid Provincial/Interprovincial Trade Certification as an electrician.
  • Minimum of one-year related experience at the journeyman level.
  • A valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and Workers' Compensation regulations.
  • Ability to plan and schedule work and organize the workload effectively.
  • Ability to work in confined areas and at heights.
  • Ability to maintain close attention to detail.
  • Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contact with students, suppliers and other staff.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED (Electrician)

Specialized testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, aerial bucket, truck, ladder, scaffolding, hydraulic conduit bender and other electrician's equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

  • Sufficient vision to perform duties of an electrician.
  • Fundamental ability to use the tools and equipment of the trade.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Ability to work in confined areas and at heights.

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About this occupation

This job is classed under Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Electricians (except industrial and power system) lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
  • Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
  • Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
  • Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
  • Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits

Usual requirements

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program is usually required.
  • Trade certification for construction electricians is compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in British Columbia, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
  • Trade certification for electricians (domestic and rural) is compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador and Ontario.

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What you’ll do

Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment. Prepare and file reports with the appropriate government agency. Ensure electrical equipment complies with the B.C. Electrical Code. Plan basic renovations, including design work and estimating required materials. Direct, advise or assist other employees. Report parts and supplies inventory levels. Report completed work, time and materials used. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Perform other maintenance-related or emergent duties

What you’ll need

Successful completion of the B.C. Apprenticeship Program. Valid Provincial or Interprovincial Trade Certification as an electrician. Minimum one year of related journeyman-level experience. Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's license. Knowledge of health and safety procedures, WHMIS and Workers' Compensation regulations. Ability to work in confined areas and at heights. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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