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SalaryLocation: Lauderdale County
Last Day to Apply: Apr 16 , 2024
Business Unit: Labor/Trades/Facility Mgmt
Job Family: Correction
Job Opening ID: 56721
Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, WEST TENNESSEE STATE PENITENTIARY, LAUDERDALE COUNTY
Qualifications
Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.
Summary
Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for semi-skilled and skilled electrical work of considerable difficulty which includes acting as a lead worker or minor supervisor over others in work, the emphasis normally being upon maintenance electrical work; and performs related work as required.
Responsibilities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:
- Insures that electrical work is performed in accordance with the standards required by electrical codes.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:
- Monitors tool and material controls on projects for safety, security, and accountability in accordance with policy and procedures.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:
- May perform electrical maintenance and repairs on equipment.
Performing General Physical Activities:
- Performs electrical maintenance on facilities and equipment that requires extensive physical activity for the entire body.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
- Performs preventative maintenance inspections of facilities and equipment to monitor electrical problems and maintenance status in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Does inspections on electrical equipment and facilities when problems are reported.
Analyzing Data or Information:
- Uses electrical testing equipment to determine the nature and extent of electrical problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:
- Updates work processes and procedures to comply with changes in the electrical codes to insure safety and performance requirements are met in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Reviews past work where applicable to apply standards set out in revisions of electrical codes.
Staffing Organizational Units:
- May participate in the hiring or selection of staff for the organization's electrical maintenance unit.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates:
- May provide guidance, training, and supervision of other individuals assisting in electrical work projects and repairs.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others:
- Provides recommendations to supervisory staff and management on the repair and replacement of electrical components and equipment when needed.
Handling and Moving Objects:
- Moves and lifts electrical equipment and materials in the daily activities of repairing and installing the electrical systems of the facilities.
Documenting/Recording Information:
- Maintains records of materials, time, and work performed and utilized on repairs and projects in accordance with policy and procedures.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:
- Communicates with staff and supervisors at all levels in the facilities to coordinate work priorities, activities, and schedules.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:
- Estimates the materials and parts needed for projects and repairs in order to order the required supplies.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:
- Operates vehicles and mechanized equipment in the performance of their work on a regular basis.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
- Prioritizes the daily and weekly work and activities plans to meet the priorities of the organization and safety requirements.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:
- Establishes and promotes positive working relationships within the organization to contribute to a more safe and effective working environment.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others:
- Assists in the coordination and supervision of staff required for support in the performance of electrical work projects.
Getting Information:
- Checks the work order system for needed projects/tasks in accordance with policy and procedures.
Assisting and Caring for Others:
- Provides personal assistance to others as required in the workplace.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:
- May communicate with outside equipment vendors and manufacturers concerning electrical problems with equipment.
Interacting With Computers:
- Uses a personal computer in the performance of their work.
Developing and Building Teams:
- Encourages and participates in team building within the organization.
Competencies
Competencies:
- Functional/Technical Competencies
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Learning on the Fly
- Self-Knowledge
- Directing Others
- Technical Learning
- Patience
- Written Communications
- Composure
Knowledge:
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical
- Public Safety and Security
Skills:
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Operation Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Repairing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Selection
- Installation
- Complex Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Management of Material Resources
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Selective Attention
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Speed of Limb Movement
- Reaction Time
- Finger Dexterity
- Gross Body Coordination
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Stamina
- Multilimb Coordination
- Peripheral Vision
- Speech Clarity
- Visual Color Discrimination
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
- Cable Reels
- Conduct Benders
- Stripping Tools
- Voltage/Current Meters
- Wire/Cable Cutters
- Drills
- Hammers
- Screw Drivers
- Oscilloscope
- Bucket Truck
- Scissor Lifts
- Fuse Pullers
- Saws
