Maintenance Electrician

The City of Riverside General Services Department is accepting applications for the position of MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN to fill one (1) current vacancy in the BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Maintenance Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains, repair, and service buildings throughout the City by using carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, or other specialized maintenance skills; assignments and skills may change based on assignment or level of complexity.
• Install conduits, wires, relays, pull boxes, switchboards and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems.
• Repair and replace defective parts in motors, air conditioners, generators, pumps, relays, storage batteries, switchboards, controllers, switches, and other fixtures and appliances.
• Install and maintain water production and distribution control and measuring devices; ensure all equipment is fully operational to keep work disruption to a minimum.
• Test, locate, and repair defects in electrical circuits or equipment; troubleshoot various electrical problems and implement the best solution based on best practices and safety standards.
• Assist in installation and modification of telephone equipment.
• Assist in general maintenance activities; support other employees in their specialty and guide assigned helpers.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedule for electrical components and devices; diagnose, replace, and repair appropriate devices and equipment; make periodic major overhauls on equipment to maintain maximum operating efficiency.
• Maintain records of maintenance work and inspections; plan projects, provide electrical engineering skills, and self-inspect work to ensure quality completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a journey level electrician.
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class C California Motor Vehicle Operators License
When assigned to the Parks Division, possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of employment an appropriate, valid Class B California Motor Vehicle Operators license.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Five years or more of full-time commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Five years or more of troubleshooting electronic controls, pumps, and industrial machinery.
• Current General Electrician Certification issued by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.
  
  

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
   

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.