Journey Level Electrician

Starting wage is $58.92/hour. Starting wage is 90% of base wage until completion of probation.

This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the electrical repair, preventive maintenance and tenant improvements of commercial buildings, offices, garages, warehouses, piers, and wharfs. Tasks include and are not limited to: electrical inspections, electrical controls, general facilities maintenance and other related duties as assigned.

• Perform skilled work in electrical repair, preventative maintenance in commercial building offices, garages, warehouses, piers and wharfs. Tasks include and are not limited to electrical installations, electrical roughing, electrical service and maintenance of medium and high voltage equipment, general facilities maintenance, HVAC and other related duties as assigned.
  Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and service a wide variety of systems including: electrical infrastructure, telephone systems, fire systems, security systems, security cameras, PLCs, variable drives, gate/door controls and lighting and lighting controls.
  Install new equipment and/or systems.
  Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and service manuals.
  Assist with estimating labor and materials and researching parts.
  Enters work order data on agency personal computers and on handwritten work orders.
  Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum education is a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Education beyond High School and trade school training preferred.

Washington State EL01 Journeyman or Master Electrician License or EL07 Electrical Maintenance License or ability to obtain licensing required.

Minimum of five (5) years experience performing a variety of skilled facilities maintenance work in a field such as electrical controls and/or HVAC is required. Must have First Aid/CPR training and must maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and/or CDL as required.Must be willing to work any shift including overtime. Field responsibilities may include walking, climbing, bending, crouching, and being exposed to various outside noise, heights, and weather conditions. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Must have knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair, preventative maintenance, renovation and tenant improvements of commercial buildings, offices, garages, warehouse, piers and wharfs, as well as working knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations and other regulatory agency rules. Must be physically capable of performing journey level job tasks. Must have the ability to follow all Port policies and procedures and to require the same for subordinates.

Must have the ability to read and accurately comprehend manuals, specifications, memorandums, regulations and policies pertaining to job responsibilities and employment requirements and be able to assist in estimating job costs. Must be attentive to learning new methods and equipment that will improve and enhance a safe working environment, expedite job completion and promote efficiency. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and have a communication style that builds positive inter-departmental and customer relations. The ability to understand and communicate how personal job performance relates to the achievement of the Port's goals and the ability to interact effectively and positively with the public and with co-workers is required. Must have the ability to follow instructions and work independently, be punctual and have good attendance and be physically capable of performing the demands of the job.

The successful candidate must possess (or obtain within 30 days of employment) a valid driver's license. Candidate must be able to successfully complete a post-offer drug screen and background investigation.