CLASSES IN THE SERIES

Class Code	Class Title

08326/88326	Electrician

SERIES CONCEPT

The concept of this class is to perform tasks related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of primary and secondary electrical distribution facilities, including high tension lines and interior building wiring, and the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in a state facility.

EXCLUSIONS

1.	Positions that do not perform skilled electrical work at the journey level.
2.	Positions that perform unskilled or semi-skilled electrical tasks and related duties should be classified in the Trades Helper, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Leader, or similar class.
3.	Positions that diagnose, repair, and install electronic devices (e.g., audio-visual, communications, and bio-medical equipment) should be classified in the Electronics Technician or Communications Technician Series.
4.	Positions that perform journey-level trades work in one or more established building and mechanical trades should be classified in the Maintenance Repairer or Correctional Trades Leader Series.
5.	Positions that operate, maintain, and repair steam generating boilers/auxiliary, centralized air-conditioning (e.g., a facility-wide steam absorption unit), and electrical power generating systems should be classified in the Power Plant Engineer Series.
6.	Positions that perform skilled mechanical and electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems should be classified in the Air-Conditioning Mechanic Series.

CLASS DISTINCTIONS

No longer applicable. Electricians who are also assigned leadwork duties no longer have a separate class. Such incumbents are eligible to receive leadwork special pay.

Note: Certain positions assigned to the Department of Corrections, coded 88326, are eligible for IPERS early retirement provisions on the basis of the duties assigned. Such positions have on-going direct inmate contact, to enforce and maintain discipline, safety, and security within a correctional facility.

Effective Date: 9/01 MF