Trades Specialist (Electrician)/Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee
New York State Jobs, Phoenix, NY, United States
Canal Maintenance Specialist (Electrician)
Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs skilled work at the journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of canal floating plant and building electrical systems and equipment. Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels. Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, motors, lighting, signal systems, and electrical equipment. Repairs and tests electrical work and devices. Repairs and maintains signal controls, lights, pumping equipment, signs, oil burners and other mechanisms. Acts as a trouble shooter on electrical repairs. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments. Conducts a program of preventative maintenance. Maintains navigation lighting systems. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge and understanding of AC/DC power. A valid Commercial Driver's License appropriate to the type of vehicles and equipment operated may be required. The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Holiday & Paid Time Off Health Benefits Additional Benefits The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture.
Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs skilled work at the journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of canal floating plant and building electrical systems and equipment. Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels. Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, motors, lighting, signal systems, and electrical equipment. Repairs and tests electrical work and devices. Repairs and maintains signal controls, lights, pumping equipment, signs, oil burners and other mechanisms. Acts as a trouble shooter on electrical repairs. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments. Conducts a program of preventative maintenance. Maintains navigation lighting systems. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge and understanding of AC/DC power. A valid Commercial Driver's License appropriate to the type of vehicles and equipment operated may be required. The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Holiday & Paid Time Off Health Benefits Additional Benefits The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture.