Title Code: 6125

Occ. Group: 412.869

Electrician Lead Worker

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Definition

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in supervising and participating in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment and performing related work as required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Receives instructions and ensures that work is started.

Ensures that necessary materials, supplies, equipment, plans, tools, etc. are available.

Works with other crew members and sets the work pace.

Demonstrates proper work methods.

Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure that the higher level supervisor's instructions have been followed.

Confers with the higher level supervisor concerning problems with work assignments or personnel.

Performs other work as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the materials, methods, and principles used in electrical installation, maintenance and repair.

Knowledge of the use, care, and maintenance of electrical tools and equipment both specialized and common.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety precautions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to assign, supervise, and inspect the work of others.

Ability to use and operate the necessary tools and equipment required in the performance of duties.

Ability to evaluate situations and make decisions.

Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and convincingly.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.

Recommended Qualifications

Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. Completion of a standard apprenticeship in the electrical trade. Experience in a variety of electrical work.

Date Skill Eval
10/1/80 7 633023223

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.