Applications are invited to fill the vacant post of Maintenance Officer (Electrician) (LMO/TS 4) in the Building and Property Management Division, Court Administration Division, salary range $11,360 - $12,852 per week.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Property Officer, the incumbent ensures that the Electrical Systems within the Court Administration Division and Courts are efficiently maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses the conditions of the Electrical Systems within the buildings maintained by Court Administration Division;
- Repairs and replaces electrical fixtures as required;
- Identifies and reports major electrical problem to Property Officer;
- Advices staff on the care and usage of the electrical fixtures;
- Liaises with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Maintenance Team in resolving major electrical problem (s) identified;
- Installs plugs, replaces ballast, inspects breaker, replaces fluorescent tube, starter switch plug cover, switch cover and dusk to dawn lamp and cleans panel boxes as required;
- Fixes minor electrical problems;
- Inspects to ensure that warning signs are noted and equipment/fixture and wiring are replaced as required;
- Inspects, investigates, and solves conditions for unusual odors caused by electrical issues;
- Inspects electrical connections for degradation and tightness including all outlets and panel boxes;
- Inspects equipment grounding components such as conductors and connections;
- Inspects insulators for damage;
- Cleans equipment;
- Tightens electrical connections including outlets, breakers and panels;
- Verifies the grounding of the equipment and associated neutral where applicable;
- Proves circuit breaker operation by actuation of each associated protective device;
- Identifies and reports major electrical problem to the supervisor in writing;
- Requests and submits the Supervisor Performa Invoices from approved companies;
- Records all electrical maintenance conducted for the Court Administration Division;
- Identifies building which structural defects, and recommends corrective actions;
- Performs any other related duties as assigned including basic construction work outside of the electrical field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Keen eye for details
Technical:
- Good knowledge of Commercial Electrical works
- Good Knowledge of building construction
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Certificate from an approved Institution (Electrical)
- High School Diploma
- Two (2) years’ experience as an Electrician
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Adverse working conditions
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday September 15th 2021 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Administration
Court Administration Division
The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
