Electrician I or II

Electrician I or II Starting Salary Range Electrician I Probationary hourly rate $34.1216 with the base rate $34.4100 Electrician II Probationary hourly rate $39.7189 with the base rate $40.0074 Electrician II w/ Urbana License Probationary hourly rate $40.7189 with the base rate $41.0074 Job Type: Full-time, AFSCME/Non-Exempt, Civil Service Position Summary: The Electrician I performs complex technical electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. The Electrician I inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions and performs required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits. Responsibilities also include locating City maintained utilities; installing wiring, conduit, and other raceways; troubleshooting components and systems. The Electrician I assists in maintaining and repairing traffic signals at designated City of Urbana intersections; and maintaining and repairing school crossing signals. Performs snow removal duties as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the entry-level class in the Electrician series. This job class performs general electrician tasks while learning the more skilled tasks. Incumbents in this classification receive on-the-job training, specific day-to-day direction, under supervision. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skills as positions allocated to the Electrician II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Under supervision and through training and experience, employees in this classification are assigned increasingly responsible duties. The Electrician II performs complex technical electrical work, at a journeyman level, in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. The Electrician II inspects and tests elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions and perform required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or re-wiring of circuits. Responsibilities also include locating City maintained utilities; installing wiring, conduit, and other raceways; troubleshooting components and systems. The Electrician II assists in maintaining and repairing traffic signals at designated City of Urbana intersections; and maintaining and repairing school crossing signals. The Electrician II provides guidance and oversight to the Electrician I position. Performs snow removal duties as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level class in the Electrician series. Incumbents assigned to this classification are expected to perform the full range of duties and work with considerable proficiency, independence, and initiative. Advancement to the Electrician II position is based on meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory job performance, and position availability.