Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00011728	Description Activated On: 6/23/2026 8:52:03 AM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

The employee occupying this position is responsible and accountable for skilled work at the journeyman level of the installation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems, secondary electrical systems, energy management systems, communication systems, signal systems, fire alarms and related equipment/systems of various voltages. The employee carries out the following tasks on the grounds of Warren State Hospital under the close control and supervision of the Facility Operations Managers and Supervisors.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

1. Responsible for work associated with the operation and maintenance of medium voltage (480 volts up to 23,000 volts) equipment such as switch gear, transformers, and power distribution panels.

2. Performs weekly preventative maintenance and test runs on all emergency standby generators.

3. Maintains effective operation of generators, synchronous motors, and motor generators in accordance with Life Safety Standards using electrical and mechanical tools and testing instruments.

4. When absolutely necessary, works on Hot Electrical systems as a last resort and follows all NFPA 70E requirements and standards along with WSH policy for such work. Will adhere to safety rules, precautions and procedures, including the use of appropriate safety equipment and tools.

5.Checks and interprets substation instrument readings and takes corrective action as necessary.

6. Monitors power distribution switchboards.

7. Prepares and interprets logs and reports reflecting power production, consumption, and operating conditions.

8. Changes, connects, disconnects, parallels or affects substitutions for electrical equipment and conductors, using the switchgear mode of operation.

9. Reads blueprints to trace routing of electrical cables. Reads schematic diagrams to determine and resolve electrical system problems.

10. Selects and uses the appropriate splice kit and tape for line repair.

11. Complies with legal, procedural, safety and recordkeeping requirements for electrical work.

12. Operates a lift truck or bucket lift truck to make electrical repairs on highway and sign lighting.

13. Performs related work as required.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Includes but is not limited to planning and completing assigned tasks in an efficient manner and meeting various codes, laws and/or standards.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License

2.   N/A

3.   N/A

4.   N/A

5.   N/A

6.   N/A

Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Responsible for work associated with the operation and maintenance of medium voltage (480 volts up to 23,000 volts) equipment such as switch gear, tra
2.	Maintains electrical systems, devices, and equipment by servicing, testing, repairing, and locating defects with the use of common electrical tools, e
3.	Cleans, adjusts and repairs electrical control equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers, starters, switchgears, generators and synchronous moto
4.	Work in confined spaces, such as crawl spaces and/or other low head room areas
5.	When absolutely necessary, works on Hot Electrical systems as a last resort and follows all NFPA 70E requirements and standards along with WSH policy
6.	Reads blueprints to facilitate timely repairs and completion of projects. Reads schematic diagrams to determine and resolve electrical system problem
7.	Installs, maintains, and/or repairs the secondary electrical systems by, but not necessarily limited to, installing conduits, wiremold, cables, and/or
8.	Installs, maintains and/or repairs communication, signal and/or fire alarm systems by following written or oral instructions, following blueprints, f
9.	Complies with legal, procedural, safety and record-keeping requirements for medium voltage electrical work. Installs, tests, operates and maintains c
10.	Lift heavy weight, push/pull, walk, bend, kneel, twist, climb, work in tight places etc..