Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

ELECTRICIAN HELPER
Pay Grade A07

Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, performs regular and remedial maintenance on lighting apparatus at Metro's facilities, and in a learning capacity, assists Electricians in performing difficult electrical work; performs other duties as required.

Classification Characteristics
Differs from Electrician in that the Electrician Helper works primarily on lighting apparatus and may assist the Electrician with more difficult electrical work, while the Electrician performs a wide range of journey-level electrical duties.

Supervised by: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:

Examples of Duties
  • Replaces light bulbs and tubes at Metro facilities
  • Installs, replaces, troubleshoots, repairs, and cleans lighting related electrical apparatus
  • Bends, threads, and installs conduit and wiring
  • In a learning capacity, assists Electricians and Air Conditioning Technicians in the installation and maintenance of complex electrical and climate control equipment
  • Operates Metro vehicles, including trucks equipped with bucket lifts
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of the electrical trade
  • Federal, state, and local electrical codes
  • Lighting phase of modern building construction
  • Vehicle operation and safety

Ability to:
  • Install and maintain lighting apparatus and wiring
  • Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and construction blueprints for lighting circuits and installations
  • Follow oral and written instructions
  • Work at heights up to 40 feet
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the ELECTRICIAN HELPER position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • 2 years' experience performing repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment; or, successful completion of 2 years' full-time training or education in basic electrical theory, repair, maintenance, and safety procedures at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program

Special Conditions
  • Must provide own tools of the trade
  • Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.


Date Originally Created: 4/12/1995
Date Last Revised: 5/15/2003
ATU: 0825A