1.0                PURPOSE:                            To ensure that good maintenance practices are followed during the maintenance and

repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures at McNeese State University.

 

2.0          RESPONSIBILITY:                It is the responsibility of maintenance personnel in the electrical department at McNeese

State University to perform a variety of duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures so that electrical distribution on campus will be done so in a safe and efficient manner.

 

3.0                MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

 

3.1                Tasks include:

3.1.1           Installs fixtures, outlets, switches, and makes wiring connections.

3.1.2           Cuts, threads, and bends conduit and pulls wire through conduit.

3.1.3           Replaces defective wiring and makes connections to electrical installations being renovated.

3.1.4           Replaces faulty electrical components.

3.1.5           Tests malfunctioning electrical systems and equipment.

3.1.6           Diagnosis equipment trouble and initiates corrective action.

3.1.7           Analyze and repair or replace receptacles, circuit breakers, panel boards, switch gear, motor starters, lamps, switches, ballasts, controllers, and wiring.

3.1.8           Inspects and tests equipment and circuits to identify malfunction or defect, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.

 

4.0                SAFE WORK PRACTICES

 

4.1                Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

4.1.1           All electricians should understand basic mechanical concepts.

4.1.2           Electricians should have a working knowledge of the National Electric Code.

4.1.3           Electricians should be familiar with electrical systems and equipment repair techniques.

4.1.4           Electricians should have a basic understanding of the standards, laws and regulations that pertain to electrical safe work practices.