# Electricians > Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. - Code: 47-2111.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 47-2111) - Family: [Construction & Extraction](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-47), one of its 65 occupations - Tasks: 21 tasks (20 core and 1 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/47-2111.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/47-2111.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Core task · Task 2882 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 2. Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. Core task · Task 2888 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 3. Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Core task · Task 2887 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 4. Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps. Core task · Task 2883 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 5. Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Core task · Task 2873 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 6. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Core task · Task 2875 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 7. Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. Core task · Task 2879 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 8. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. Core task · Task 2880 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 9. Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Core task · Task 2881 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 10. Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Core task · Task 2878 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 11. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Core task · Task 2874 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 12. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Core task · Task 2876 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 13. Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors. Core task · Task 2884 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 14. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. Core task · Task 2877 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 15. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Core task · Task 2886 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 16. Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications. Core task · Task 20439 · Rated by 56 people who do the job, August 2022 17. Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services. Core task · Task 2892 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 18. Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment. Core task · Task 2885 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 19. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets. Core task · Task 2890 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2022 20. Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects. Core task · Task 2891 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022 21. Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles. 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