Installs equipment used to select, connect, and disconnect telephone lines in telephone company central office, following diagrams and using handtools and power tools

positions switching and power apparatus according to floor plans, using chain hoist when necessary. Connects outgoing and incoming... [+] More

Installs equipment used to select, connect, and disconnect telephone lines in telephone company central office, following diagrams and using handtools and power tools

positions switching and power apparatus according to floor plans, using chain hoist when necessary. Connects outgoing and incoming telephone trunk lines to central office equipment, using handtools and following diagrams. Connects and solders wires, using soldering iron. Tests operation of equipment after installation, using electrical testing equipment, such as electrical pulse repeaters and ohmmeters. [-] Less

Plans and manages central... [+] More

Plans and manages central supply functions to ensure efficient operations in processing, sterilization and distribution of medical supplies. This position typically requires a college degree and related experience or five years of work experience in Central Supply.

Plans and manages central supply functions to ensure efficient operations in processing, sterilization and distribution of medical supplies. Manages and coordinates activities of employees engaged in furnishing sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment for use in care and treatment of patients in a medical facility. Oversees activities of workers engaged in cleaning, assembling, and packing of linens, gowns, dressings, gloves, treatment trays, instruments, and related items. Provides management oversight for the preparation of solutions, arrangement of stock, and requisitioning, issuing, controlling, and charging of supplies and equipment. Instructs personnel on the use of sterilizing equipment and water distillation apparatus, setting up standardized treatment trays, and maintenance of equipment in the central supply area. Establishes standards of work performance and methods of operation for department. Monitors work activities to ensure that employees are following prescribed procedures to meet organizational standards. Ensures that aseptic techniques are employed by employees in preparing and handling sterile items. Inspects daily inventory, maintains records of supply usage, and compiles periodic reports. This position typically requires a college degree and related experience or five years of work experience in Central Supply. May be responsible for developing work schedules. May be responsible for supervising departmental operations on a 24-hour basis [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel in a central supply room engaged in furnishing supplies and equipment in facilities and businesses such as hospitals, offices, mechanic/repair shops, and manufacturing plants. Oversees activities of workers engaged in inventorying, requisitioning, receiving, storing,... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel in a central supply room engaged in furnishing supplies and equipment in facilities and businesses such as hospitals, offices, mechanic/repair shops, and manufacturing plants. Oversees activities of workers engaged in inventorying, requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing, and charging equipment, materials, supplies, merchandise, or tools.

Educates staff and ensures maintenance of equipment in central supply room. Establishes standards of work performance and methods of operation for department. Inspects work activities to ensure workers are following prescribed procedures to meet facility standards. Inspects and monitors daily inventory levels, maintains records of supply usage, and compiles periodic reports. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric power equipment, such as powerplants, cables, wiring, and teleprinters in central offices and at outside facilities

directs placing and removal of cross-connections on wire-distributing frames.... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of electric power equipment, such as powerplants, cables, wiring, and teleprinters in central offices and at outside facilities

directs placing and removal of cross-connections on wire-distributing frames. Directs installation of traffic trunklines through switchboard and switchroom. Schedules periodic inspections and tests of equipment to prevent service interruptions. Keeps records of trouble reports and repairs made. Performs other duties as described under supervisor. May be designated according to area supervised as central-office supervisor; city-plant supervisor; district-plant supervisor; inside-plant supervisor; outside-plant supervisor. [-] Less

Implements planning schedule for installation of central office switching facilities, or transmission facilities equipment, such as broadband, radio, TV, camera, repeaters, and other related equipment to meet projected traffic requirements. Reviews planning schedule or equipment request and data on projected... [+] More

Implements planning schedule for installation of central office switching facilities, or transmission facilities equipment, such as broadband, radio, TV, camera, repeaters, and other related equipment to meet projected traffic requirements. Reviews planning schedule or equipment request and data on projected traffic to determine quantities of specific types of equipment required. Plans arrangement of equipment, readies cost estimates for equipment and installation, and presents data to management for authorization approval.

Prepares drawings and equipment specifications for installation. Monitors installation activities to solve any problems concerning arrangement or specifications. Assigns equipment and installation expenditures to specific program or project accounts. Closes out installation authorization when equipment has been tested and put in service. [-] Less

Conducts studies to develop data required for planning central office switching facilities, and prepares plans and schedules for acquisition and installation of equipment to meet long term and current relief requirements

conducts studies to accumulate information on current services, equipment capacities,... [+] More

Conducts studies to develop data required for planning central office switching facilities, and prepares plans and schedules for acquisition and installation of equipment to meet long term and current relief requirements

conducts studies to accumulate information on current services, equipment capacities, current traffic data and estimated acquisition and installation costs. Analyzes data and forecasts on subscriber demands and projected traffic to determine type, size, and quantity of switching equipment required. Plans and schedules equipment acquisition, and installation, considering such factors as availability, current and future costs, and other economic projections. Reviews implementation schedules on continuing basis to ensure switching facilities have capacity within objective limits for subscriber demands. Prepares modifications on implementation schedules for acquisition and installation of switching equipment due to unforeseen increase or decrease of demands for services. [-] Less

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Repairs, tests, and assesses defects in telephone circuits and equipment in central office of telephone company, using test meters and hand tools.

Locates electrical, electronic, and mechanical failures in telephone switching equipment, using milliammeter boxes, schematic drawings, computer printouts, or trouble tickets. Installs, repairs, and adjusts equipment, such as switches, relays, and amplifiers, using hand tools. Removes connections on wire distributing frames and solders or splices wires to terminal lugs, following diagrams. May maintain telephone switching equipment at private establishments, such as hotels and office buildings. May diagnose, isolate, and clear electrical faults in circuit. [-] Less

Controls steam-driven turbogenerators in electric or nuclear power generating station

starts or signals auxiliary-equipment operator to start turbines and boiler auxiliary units. Adjusts throttle and vacuum-breaker valve to engage governor that regulates speed of turbines and notifies switchboard operator that turbine-driven... [+] More

Controls steam-driven turbogenerators in electric or nuclear power generating station

starts or signals auxiliary-equipment operator to start turbines and boiler auxiliary units. Adjusts throttle and vacuum-breaker valve to engage governor that regulates speed of turbines and notifies switchboard operator that turbine-driven generators can be synchronized with auxiliary units. Monitors panelboard to control operations of turbines to detect equipment malfunctions. Stops turbines when malfunctions occur, following operating instructions. Records instrument readings at specified intervals. May perform minor maintenance or equipment, using handtools. When controlling operation by remote control, may be designated central-control-room operator. [-] Less

Operates telephone equipment to establish or assist customers in establishing local or long-distance telephone connections.

Places person-to-person calls, interrupts busy lines if an emergency warrants interruption, provides emergency phone contact, assists customers having difficulties with automated phone systems. Monitors automated system for placing collect calls intervening if caller needs assistance. Quotes charges on long-distance calls.

Prepares medical instruments and related items for use and ensures their availability. Scrubs and washes surgical instruments, containers, and equipment, such as aspirators and suction units. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies, such as surgical packs and treatment trays,... [+] More

Prepares medical instruments and related items for use and ensures their availability. Scrubs and washes surgical instruments, containers, and equipment, such as aspirators and suction units. Sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linens, and supplies, such as surgical packs and treatment trays, using autoclave, sterilizer, or antiseptic solutions. Prepares packs of supplies, instruments, and dressing and treatment trays, according to designated lists or codes, and wraps, labels, and seals packs. Stores prepared articles and supplies in designated areas. Fills requisitions, writes charges, and inventories supplies.

May be assigned to hospital areas, such as surgery and delivery rooms. [-] Less