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MARCH 1983 EXHIBIT A LEAD MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN DEFINITION Under direction, to lead and personally assist a small crew involved in a variety of complex and skilled work concerned with 'electrical operations, maintenance, alteration and repair of electrical and traffic control systems, including but not limited to installation of new traffic signals; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS Incumbents in this class may be assigned to lead the work activities of the signing, striping and electrical crews. An employee in this class is respon- sible for the performance of skilled level electrical work. The employee is subject to 24-hour call for emergency work. Assignments are received orally and in writing, either in the form of work orders or reports of unsatisfactory operation of equipment. The work may be carried on independently, but is ' reviewed by the engineering staff. EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) Performs electrical maintenance for traffic signals and streetlights, both underground and aerial; installs new traffic signals; repairs and updates old traffic signals; repairs, services and maintains lighting, power heating, pumps, fire alarms, communications; repairs, installs and makes additions to existing installations of electrical systems in City buildings; repairs and replaces defective parts in switches and other fixtures and appliances; performs necessary construction work relative to electrical maintenance, using jack hammer, backhoe, bucket truck, dump truck, concrete saw; keeps time and work records; supervises a crew and personally participates in installing and repairing street lights, traffic signals and electrical installations. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Good knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment used in electrical maintenance and repair; good knowledge of electrical meters, motors, testing devices and manual and automatic electronic control equipment; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions; good knowledge of the provisions of local and national electrical codes applicable to installation, maintenance and repair work; ability to establish good working relationships with others; ability to read and interpret spec- ifications, sketches, diagrams and blueprints; ability to maintain records; ability to locate and correct defects in electrical power lines and equipment; physical condition sufficient to engage in heavy physical exertion outdoors in all types of weather and at considerable height above the ground. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Considerable full time experience in electrical maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems; completion of a standard high school course or equivalent, supplemented by courses in electricity and electronics; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.