Telecommunications Apprenticeship Jobs in Indiana

Job Type Description

SUMMARY

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical/electronic systems and equipment following all applicable codes and safety practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Investigates the nature and source of electrical system malfunctions by talking to school personnel; using test equipment, e.g., volt/ohm, ampere, and mega-ohm meters and oscilloscopes as well as electrical recording equipment such as line monitors to determine surge and electrical noise problems.

Re-programs and tests systems, e.g., variable speed drives and programmable controllers.

Reads and follows Architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints, layouts or written or oral instructions for new or modified installations in remodeling jobs.

Prepares and installs EMT and galvanized ridged conduit through 4" trade size using both hand and mechanical benders; utilizes wire pulling equipment and large cable reels for wire pulls with conductors up to 500,000 cm. Set up rigging cables, come-alongs and hoists to lift and lower large motors and equipment.

Knowledgeable in respect to system troubleshooting from 24 volts to 13, 200 volts.

Knowledge of both A/C and D/C systems.

Must be familiar with and utilize safety equipment such as flash jackets, face shields, high voltage gloves, lockout tags, and safety grounding procedures.

Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of electrical equipment, such as commercial foodservice equipment, electric heating systems; stage lighting; conveyors; relay logic systems, programmable and relay logic motors and controllers; variable speed and DC drives; and shop equipment, e.g., lathes, drill presses, etc.

Must be familiar with electrical schematics for pumps, air handler systems, alarms, etc.

Installs and programs time clocks for lighting, employee time clocks, etc., and assists other departments with electrical needs, e.g., telecommunications department with fire alarm systems.

Drives service vehicle to and from work sties and vendor locations.

Services parking lot and building lights from a bucket truck.

Utilizes computer-based work order system to retrieve, update and close out jobs.

Must be present at work.

COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customers needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes work on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; displays willingness to make decisions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and post secondary electrical apprenticeship; or, a minimum of eight (8) years of commercial and industrial electrical experience in lieu of post-secondary apprenticeship. Labor Board approved Electrical Apprenticeship preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret highly technical and complex documents. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic math, algebra and trigonometry to solve electrical equations relating to power, voltage, resistance, and power factor.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrates sound and accurate judgment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Indiana Driver's License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be willing to work on a rotating "on call" basis (24 hour call) for one week at a time.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move u to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally life and/or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to lift and position materials and equipment weighing in excess of 75 pounds and work from poles, ladders, towers, bucket trucks, and hydraulic man lifts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.