Health Services Worker - WIC Certifier/CPA

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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Employee's Name

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Employee's Signature Date

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.

Lewis County is seeking a Health Services Worker. This position is within the Public Health & Social Services Department and is open to any qualified applicant, however, preference will be given to any current Teamsters Combined Represented Employee. The recruitment will be open until filled, with a first review date of July 10, 2025.

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• Lewis County, WA

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