Maintenance Electrician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Maintenance Electrician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
  • Identifying faults or hazards.
  • Troubleshooting system failures.
  • Providing suggestions for equipment replacement.
  • Writing electrical maintenance reports.
  • Installing new electrical appliances in the building.
  • Adhering to safety and performance standards.
  • Reviewing blueprints to understand wiring placement.
  • Testing of electrical systems with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
  • Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures.
  • Responding to fault requests.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Maintenance Electrician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Maintenance Electrician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.