Lighting Technician

Job code

6100

Job family

Construction and Trades

Job level

Classified Represented

Minimum salary

$28.47

Maximum salary

$34.80

Pay range frequency

Hourly

Compensation grade

19

Job profile FLSA

Non-Exempt

Class information

This is a standalone job profile and is not part of a series. Positions in this job profile alter, maintain, and repair lighting equipment for county facilities, surrounding grounds, and bridges.

Job description

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Disassemble, clean, repair, and replace light fixtures, switches, and controls; replace light bulbs, ballasts, and other electrical components up to 300 volts.
  • Test lighting egress systems for all County buildings, surrounding areas, and bridges.
  • Purchase all lighting, re­lamping, indoor and outdoor light fixtures, ballasts, and related materials; purchase or rent various lifts; operate forklifts.
  • Perform Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and HIPAA compliance systems documentation and testing; replace and monitor generator fuel used for backup lighting.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Lighting Technician

  • Journey level
  • Trades
  • Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
  • Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
  • Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
  • Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
  • Receive general supervision from manager or staff.
  • May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Lighting Technician

Training and experience for journey level, trades classifications are typically equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 1-4 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

  • Possession of Limited Building Maintenance Electrical (LBME) license.
  • Possession of a Forklift training certificate.
  • Possession of an Aerial Work Platform certificate.