Electrical Technician Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of an Electrical Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
- Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
- Advising management on continued use of unsuitable equipment, appliances, and apparatus.
- Supervising electricians.
- Constructing and fabricating parts, using hand tools and specifications.
- Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
- Ordering of electrical supplies and equipment.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Electrical Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Electrical Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
