APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
  
DEFINITION:

Under close supervision and instruction, assists an electrician
and develops a working knowledge of the standard tools, materials,
methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions
involved in performing routine general electrical work such as 
the installation of electrical facilities; works with various hand tools
and the more simple machine tools common to the trade, while 
receiving formal instructions and training in the theory and practice 
of all phases of electricity.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on 
the job may not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Assists in the installing, maintaining, inspecting and servicing
of high and low tension power and light feeders, generating and 
control equipment, relays, transformers, motors, pumps, switches, 
outlets, appliances and signaling systems.

Learns the use and nomenclature of various types of test equipment
such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.

Learns to troubleshoot various malfunctions and breakdowns and
make appropriate repairs or recommendations.

Works from electrical schematics, plans and specifications in
accordance with the electrical code or accepted trade practices.

Periodically receives regularly scheduled instructions in the use
and care of all equipment and supplies.

Attends periodic lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Receives periodic evaluations of performance, and as skill
develops, performs the more difficult work assignments.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and information systems used 
by the agency, office or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather 
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential 
duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written 
directions.

Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.

Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and properly use needed
equipment, materials and supplies.

Ability to maintain simple records.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the 
agency, office or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
such persons may not be eligible.

ADVANCEMENT:

Appointee's work performance will be reviewed and rated semi-annually
during each twelve (12) months of the three (3) year apprenticeship
program. Upon successful completion of the thirty- six (36) month
apprenticeship program, appointees will be eligible for advancement 
to the title of Electrician in accordance with Civil Service Commission 
procedures.

The inability of an appointee in the Apprentice title to attain the
required level of performance stipulated in each of the twelve (12) 
month training periods shall be considered cause for separation 
from employment.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
00272
L
N
  
N/A
01
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

  3/02/2015