Electrician II

Under the leadership and guidance of the Director of Logistics. This is a highly skilled position as a professional electrician. Strong working knowledge and experience in all activities of electrical and telecommunications in construction, maintenance and repair of electrical power, lighting, communication systems, lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, of City facilities and equipment, with a general knowledge of HVAC systems and operations. Uses test equipment, such as a voltmeter and an ohmmeter.

This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plans wiring and installation of equipment and fixturessuch as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, controllers, breaker boxes, and fuse boxesin compliance with blueprints, schematic drawings, and sketches.
• Responsible for the wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, controllers and breaker boxes, according to blueprints, schematic drawings and sketches.

• Install and inspect wiring and fixtures to ensure compliance with local electrical codes and standards.
• Use test equipment such as voltmeters and ohmmeters to ensure proper installation and function.
• Works from various sources, including written work orders, oral instructions, blueprints, layouts, sketches, specifications, emails, and digital communications.
• Furnishes cost estimates for proposed new construction and repair jobs.
• Anticipates and plans for ongoing maintenance and repairs in advance of critical situations to prevent critical system failures.
• Plans, assigns, and schedules work for electricians, electrician trainees, and HVAC technicians; assigns priorities to work projects accordingly.
• Secures necessary tools, equipment, supplies and materials.
• Trains and enforces safety procedures and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Tracks and plans for equipment maintenance, repairs, and inventory management.
• Mentor and coach team members with varying technical skills and abilities.
• Keeps time and material records and assigns priorities to work projects.
• Coordinates the use of available equipment to maximize productivity and convenience.
• Investigates and addresses complaints and endeavors in a professional and courteous team-focused manner with colleagues in the City and with the Public.
• Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and electrical systems to the component level, boiler and chilled water systems, HVAC and associated building environmental controls, street lighting, telecommunication system(s) and lift station operation and monitoring controls.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) and be able to perform manual labor (digging, heavy lifting, etc.).
• Ability to work at heights well above ground level from/out of various types of equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-focused and effective relationships with team members, other agencies, other departments, leaders and the general public.
• Ability to make critical decisions, with little supervision in day-to-day operations as well as in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work assigned.
• Ability to understand and transmit verbal, written and digital instructions.
• General and technical knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building and electrical systems to the component level, boiler and chilled water systems, air conditioning and associated building environmental controls, street lighting, telecommunication systems and lift station operation and monitoring controls.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.
• Five (5) years experience as a journeyman electrician preferred.
• Florida Class B CDL License, with air brake endorsement, (or ability to obtain within twelve months (12) months of employment).

A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

• Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 25+ lbs., Push/Pull: 26+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Sit.
• Frequently - Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
• Constantly - Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less. Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk.

Risk/Safety Conditions:

• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (i.e., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Work Environment:

• Work requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, strong odors, or dust).
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.