QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary education, Electrical Certificate or Electrical Degree (through an apprentice program or trade school) OR 10 years validated experience in electrical work (voltages up to and including 480/3 phase) with general knowledge and experience in the remaining skilled trade areas.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Must have or be able to obtain forklift operator certification

JOB DUTIES: Plans and installs new wiring; troubleshoots and inspects electrical wiring systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components in all County buildings (e.g., transformers, motors, lighting fixtures, ballast, switches, fuses, etc.) to determine causes of malfunction or defects and makes repairs as necessary; reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and drawings; prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment; ensures that installations and repairs are in compliance with various city, county, and state codes; measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit; pulls wire through conduit; properly terminates wires and connections; installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels; tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments (e.g., ohmmeter, voltmeter); connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads; diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment; sets, maintains, repairs and services boilers/heating units; performs tests to set base line data on motors, fans, electrical controls and air conditioning units; maintains and repairs voice communications and security and fire alarm systems; pulls computer wire and terminates ends. Required to be on "call" as assigned. Trains staff in safe operation of electrical systems and equipment. Supervises and trains helpers; coordinates with and inspects the work of contractors; may install and repair lightning protection systems.

Repairs and/or replaces plumbing fixtures (e.g., sinks, toilets, water heaters, drinking fountains, etc.); cuts threads; joins pipes using appropriate fittings and means; repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, etc.

Picks up materials and supplies; secures buildings by locking doors and windows; responsible to clean own work areas, put tools away upon completion of job; performs minor routine maintenance and repair functions such as change oil/cleans filters; operates light motorized equipment related to year round grounds keeping (e.g., tractor, cars, trucks, lawn mowers and plows, etc.); shovels snow; spreads salt for ice control; performs other landscaping work; maintains County buildings and grounds; delivers stock to various locations within the County; moves and rearranges furniture; cleans and maintains general orderliness of utility areas.

Prepares cost estimates, preventative maintenance reports, and other related reports showing need for work; maintains records of all jobs completed; may purchase and/or order supplies and equipment needed to perform duties of job; maintains and repairs tools and equipment as required; stores tools and parts in an organized manner; maintains necessary inventory in vehicle for commonly needed installation or repair of various systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC); keeps vehicle clean and orderly (inside and out), reports damaged tools for replacement, may provide work direction to one or more helpers in any of the aforementioned areas.

SANDUSKY COUNTY

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