Electrician

  • City of Fort Lauderdale
  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Full Time
Electrician

Salary

$26.24 - $40.69 Hourly

Location

FL 33316, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TM036-09

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/16/2025

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

POSITION SUMMARY

The employee in this role installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces electric parts and equipment, motors, street lighting, and electrical wiring systems.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

Performs electrical work in new construction, maintenance and repair in municipal buildings and facilities

Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment including power appliances, motors, generators, conduit, switches, relays, control boxes, transformers, lighting fixtures, street lights, new services, bridges, and other electrical systems and equipment

Tests electrical systems and equipment, detects causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replaces and/or repairs components

Ensures compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codes

Calculates line loading leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacity

Prepares sketches for electrical layouts and installation

Maintains records of work performed; submits reports as required

Selects and obtains price bids for electrical equipment; orders equipment; processes paper work

Assists in the supervision and training of employees, as needed

Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints

Perform solar lighting repairs

Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires a Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by Broward County and a CDL License. You will not be considered without these licenses.

High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a vocational / technical certification in electric work.

A minimum of three (3) years or more of experience at the journeyman level.

Journeyman Electrician Certificate issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board.

Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire.

A Commercial Class B driver's license to be obtained within 6 months of hire

If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

Employer

City of Fort Lauderdale

Address

Tower Building - 101 NE 3rd Ave

Department of Human Resources - 16th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Phone

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Job ID: 482833336
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025

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