TNHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act in giving preference in employment and training opportunities to qualified Alaska Native and American Indian candidates.

Job Title: Electrician (Journeyman) Division: Construction Services

Reports to: Electrical Superintendent Supervises: Non-Supervisory

Classification: Seasonal (Project-Based) Date Revised: March 24, 2022

Safety Sensitive: Yes FLSA/AWHA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: 6/10s Occupational Code: 47-2110 Salary: Davis Bacon

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Electrical Superintendent, and general of the Construction Superintendent, performs all electrical tasks in residential new construction/repair, and preventive maintenance in TNHA facilities. TNHA construction is a team environment and all trades support each other when position specific work is slow. Must be able to wire a newly constructed home with a high degree of quality and code compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform a wide variety of electrical work required for new construction, repair, maintenance, installation, renovation and modernization of electrical systems focusing on residential units and TNHA facilities and equipment in accordance with blue prints, state and local building codes, and NEC.

Installs and connects all types of wires in residential units and TNHA facilities to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets, or other components using appropriate hand tools as well as power tools and other equipment to test connections and ensure the compatibility and safety of components.

Installs, maintains, and upgrades existing electrical systems and equipment, both high and low voltage, including lighting systems, fixtures, wiring conduits, motors and other electrical equipment; inspects circuits for specified shielding and grounding.

Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test equipment; repairs by such methods as replacing burned out elements, fuses, and replacing defective wiring, cleaning and repairing motors.

Documents information in preventive maintenance files on electrical equipment, machinery and monitors a preventive maintenance program.

Must be able to work in a professional manner with co-workers, clients and community members.

Provides on-the-job training for maintenance personnel and village residents in skills of general electrical trade.

Observes TNHA safety standards, regulations, policies and procedures.

Prepares and submits written work cost estimates, material lists and reports.

Works independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.

Performs basic and complex calculations, planning, and monitoring for projects as needed.

Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained through professional and client interactions.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

This is an experienced level position and employee must be able to perform a wide variety of electrical and light carpentry work to ensure that TNHA facilities and residential properties are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements, work environment, physical demands, and preferences listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Required:

• High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• State of Alaska Journeyman Electrician License with current Certificate of Fitness.
• Minimum of three (3) years as a residential electrician.
• Ability to work as a team member with other trades.
• Perform physical activities of this job the employee is required considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as walking, climbing lifting, balancing, stooping and handling of materials. Vision abilities include close, distance color, peripheral and depth.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to travel by small aircraft, outside weather, extreme cold, wet or humid conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.
• Must be able to travel to all outlying Arctic Slope villages for extended visits.
• Alaska Driver’s License that meets TNHA insurance criteria.

Preferred:

• Alaska Native and/or American Indian (member of federally-recognized Tribe)
• Ability to read, write, speak and/or understand conversational Iñupiaq
• Five (5) years of residential electrical repair and installation experience
• Boiler electrical repair and wiring in new heat systems.
• Two (2) years of Arctic work experience