Summary:  The Retrofitter will be required to perform the following tasks:  Repair, and/or replacement of electrical equipment, including but not limited to ballasts, lamps, sockets, switches, fuses, fixtures, and sensors involving voltages ranging from 120 to 480 volts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements of duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of all personnel within this position.  Actual duties, responsibilities, frequency, and percentages may vary depending upon customer assignments and other factors.

Daily: 80%

Provide support and assistance in the repair, and/or replacement of electrical equipment, including but not limited to ballasts, lamps, sockets, switches, fuses, fixtures, and sensors involving voltages ranging from 120 to 480 volts.  Also responsible for the cleaning of lenses and fixtures as required.

Responsible for the tracking of inventory and the maintenance of company equipment, as well as detailed reporting.  

Responsible for operating a truck and trailer in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury or property damage, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. 

Extensive and excessive travel is required, including the possibility of being away from home for periods up to six (6) weeks at a time.  Work hours are generally overnight.

Ongoing: 20%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Training:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus specialized courses in electrical systems a plus.

Experience:

General working knowledge of electricity and AC electrical circuits is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, Equipment & Other:

Basic ability to understand documents, and identify and accurately troubleshoot problems.  Requires the knowledge and skill in the safe use of ladders up to 14', scissor lifts to 20', and hand and power tools required in the related trade.  Required to work overtime on both a scheduled and emergency basis. Subject to after-hours recall.  Subject to customer specific needs, employee may be required to remove snow.  English language skills are required. 

Basic ability to operate a truck and trailer in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury or property damage, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures, including:

                Ability to drive and back up a truck and trailer combination in various weather conditions;

                Knowledge of truck, trailer and equipment safety;

                Loading and securing of lift to prevent movement and allow safe transport;

                Assisting in loading and unloading lift as required;

                Connecting and disconnecting trailer as required;

                Maintaining accurate records and logs; and

                Performing vehicle inspections and maintenance in accordance with company's vehicle   policies.

Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:

A "clean" driver's license in the state of employment is required at the time of hire, and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.  Employee will be required to operate one or more company vehicles.  Employee must maintain a driving record that meets the standards of the company insurance policy.  Employee will be required to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.  Drug testing is done prior to employment and randomly thereafter.

Supervision/Technical Responsibilities:  No supervisory skills required.

Safety To Self And Others:

Medium exposure to self to electrical burns and heat burns from working with electricity.  Medium exposure to self from cuts due to working with varying types of fixtures and metal pieces.  High exposure to self and others to repetitive motion or stress due to working with electrical tools.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 90 pounds, including but not limited to ladders and scaffolds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee is sometimes exposed to working in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions.  The employee is sometimes exposed to working in extreme cold or heat.  Subject to the requirements of the job, the employee may be asked to work in confined spaces.  The noise level in the work environment is considered to be noisy.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, coordinate, instruct, evaluate, troubleshoot, use interpersonal skills and negotiate.  The employee must possess good organizational skills, as well as be able to accurately complete and submit reports as required by the job.  Employee must be punctual and self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.