What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrician position at Oriental Trading Company?
Overview
As our Lead Electrician, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our electrical systems. You will install and maintain all electrical systems in all facilities ensuring they are updated and operating at peak efficiency. You will also train and assign work to other electricians.
Detailed Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Marginal Functions
Here’s what you need to join the fun:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong decision making skills
- Must have strong written and oral communication skills
- Must be able to access all areas of the building including mezzanines and roof areas
- Must be able to work in all environments from extreme heat to extreme cold
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating equipment, as set forth by the OTC certification standards
- Conducts all work activities in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Must supply own hand tools
Education
- Vocational/Trade school diploma or certificate in Electrical Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Electrical Journeyman’s license is required
Experience
- Minimum of 8 years electrical experience
- Minimum 4 years possessing a current Journeyman electrical license
- Minimum of 2 years motor control circuit installation and trouble shooting experience
- One year experience in training and providing work direction to others is preferred
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC controls/programming preferred
Other Qualifications
- A valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with OTC standards is required for operation of company vehicles
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
- Must be able to walk frequently, use elevators and climb open grate stairways
- Ability to work rotational weekend shifts while being on call 24 hours 7 days a week (excludes vacations and approved time off)
Join us at Oriental Trading, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, where fun means business!
Oriental Trading Company (www.orientaltrading.com), is the nation’s largest direct retailer of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties, and a leading provider of teaching supplies and affordable home décor and giftware. Founded in 1932 by a Japanese American, the Oriental Trading history of fun spans the better part of the last century. Today, Oriental Trading offers more than 60,000 products to individuals, teachers, schools, churches, businesses and nonprofits. With a corporate vision to “Make Life More Fun,” Oriental Trading (a Berkshire Hathaway company) spreads joy and smiles to millions each year through a robust family of brands; Oriental Trading, Fun Express, MindWare, SmileMakers, Morris Costumes and halloweenexpress.com.
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