Summary of Position and Duties:
The Human Resources Division of the Village of Addison is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy in the at-will, non-exempt, full-time position of Electrician in the Village of Addison Public Works Department, Division of Electrical and Forestry. Under general direction, this person is in charge of maintaining electrical service on Village property and facilities. The person in this position works on electrical projects as needed throughout the Village, such as: street-light construction, repair and maintenance, indoor and outdoor building/public facilities, wiring for electrical service, etc. This person may also have to handle problems or complications in electrical service that may arise within Village buildings or utilities. The person in this position will be required to work weekends in the necessary capacity to complete required tasks. On 24-hour call for any problems, which may occur. Work is of considerable difficulty and is reviewed for progress towards established goals and objectives by the Electrical and Forestry Supervisor or his designee.

The Village reserves the right to re-assign employees in this position to other divisions. Employees temporarily re-assigned to another division will conduct their work under the job description for the position they are assigned to.

The primary responsibility of the Electrician will involve, but not be limited to:

• Requires the ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.

• Ability to safely and properly operate a variety of equipment such as lifts, bucket-trucks, tractors, forklift and other equipment involved in the operations of the Electrical and Forestry Division.

• Extensive use of an aerial bucket truck and aerial lift required.

• Work is routinely outdoors in all environments.

• Extensive street lighting system troubleshooting, construction, repair, removal, maintenance, and installation.

• Repairs and construction are underground and above-ground.

• Performs duties related to construction and maintenance on industrial wiring systems and their various electrical components.

• Troubleshoots any problems or complications in electrical service to Village buildings, facilities and equipment.

• Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit and electrical apparatus.

• Requires an understanding of current electrical codes, NFPA-70E standards, associated with Arc Flash and safety precautions.

• Ability to safely and properly operate trucks, tools, and equipment involved in department operations and perform said duties in strict accordance with the Department/division SOP/safety manual; may serve on departmental safety committee.

• Acts in support of the Forestry side of the Division.

• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, blowers, valves, gears, and related items; Performs duties related to construction and maintenance on industrial wiring systems and their various electrical components.

• Assists in ensuring the operation and maintenance efficiency of equipment such as pumps, compressors, screens, gauges, meters, process tanks, etc.

• Acts as an intermediary with Village residents concerning service complaints, writes follow-up reports and maintains necessary records, if needed, prepares required reports and records. Provides said service to customers in a timely, professional and courteous manner.

• Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment.

• Responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Performs snow-plowing and salting of streets as directed.

• Assists other workers with department operations ensuring assigned tasks are completed accurately, timely, safely, and according to instructed operating procedures. Also assists other workers in specified area(s) of expertise in the operation, instruction and implementation of safe working practices in the operation of all necessary equipment and tools; and, assists with the general preventative maintenance work and repairs on equipment. Maintains buildings, grounds, and related equipment.

• Must wear all required safety equipment (i.e., gloves, ear plugs, etc.) for the duty at hand according to department, equipment and regulatory specifications; report near miss accidents; comply with proper P.P.E. usage and follow required JSA’s; attend all required Village and department training; perform vehicle and work area evaluations (CDL Inspections) according to department specifications and as required on a daily basis; initiate training topics or issues as needed.

• Employee must enter all jobs performed and the time to perform said jobs, on a daily basis, into the Public Works asset management software program, using a tablet or computer. This includes, but is not limited to: creating work orders from assets, adding a sub-task to a work order, adding photos to a work order,