General:

Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

Tasks Include:

• examines wiring diagrams and installation areas to plan layout of wiring systems
• responds to break downs, diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and ancillary equipment
• positions and installs electrical switchboards
• installs sheathed cables
• measures, cuts and installs plastic conduit and pulls wires through
• splices, twists and solders wires and applies tape or terminal caps
• connects installed wires to circuit breakers, transformers, timers and other electrical equipment
• installs and connects items such as switches, lighting fixtures and earthing systems
• connects electrical systems to power supply
• tests continuity of circuit
• may install, modify, maintain and repair electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, lighting, motors, electric signs or switchboards