Electrician II

Salary : $35,214.40 - $47,548.80 Annually

Location : Kenner, LA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 00170

Department : Public Works

Division : Public Works - Street Lights

Opening Date : 07 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description

ONE CURRENT VACANCY

Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities and related equipment and systems for the Public Works Department.

Work involves electrical installation, maintenance, and repair of all buildings, facilities, street lights, and traffic signals managed by the Public Works Department.

Team led by Electrician III. Reports to the Chief Electrician.

Duties of Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs building maintenance such as installing new fixtures; replacing bulbs and ballasts; replacing outlets; resetting breakers;

checking air conditioning, etc.

Performs construction site work such demolishing and remodeling new and old electrical sites, installing electrical pipes, etc.

Assists the Traffic Signal Technician in the performance of traffic signal maintenance such as troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, programming, maintaining traffic signal cabinets, etc.

Troubleshoots overhead and underground electrical work; installs new heads; rebuilds and repairs streetlights.

Maintains, installs, and repairs generators.

Provides assistance with special events such as setting up events, building equipment for correct operation, monitoring operations, etc.

Examines job locations for correct method of work and necessary materials.

Records completed work order tickets with description, time, materials, and work completed.

Maintains shop and truck inventory, assists in ordering supplies, stocks shelves, pulls materials for jobs, etc.

Performs after hour call outs on a rotating basis and as needed for emergencies or special events.

Receives and / or reviews various records and reports such as memorandums, work orders, emails, etc.

Prepares and / or processes various records and reports such as work orders, daily logs, minutes of meetings, truck checklist, and traffic signal response forms.

Refers to underground street light system, maps, wiring schematics, technical drawings, National Electric Code, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, instructions, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications, reference texts, websites, etc.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as pickup truck, bucket / boom truck, excavator, heavy equipment, fault locator, etc.

Uses a variety of tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, nut driver set, wrench set, cordless drill, hole saw set, knock out set, etc.

and a variety of supplies such as wire, junction boxes and covers, duplex receptacles, switches, light bulbs, electrical panels, traffic lights, general office supplies, etc.

Uses a variety of standard office tools, office supplies, and computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, work order tracking system, email, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Chief Electrician, Electrician I and III, Public Works and City employees, contractors, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma, GED, HiSet, or equivalency certificate supplemented by two or more years of electrical maintenance and repair experience;

or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess a valid Louisiana Class "D" chauffer's license.

Supplemental Information

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements on its online application website.

Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time.

DELAY IN THE MAIL : The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant.

VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible.

The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.

Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship.

Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DISCLAIMER : This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment.

Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans : DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).

LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company.

The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit.

The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM : The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana.

Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document).

The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.

HOLIDAYS : Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.

ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE : Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.

WORKING TEST PERIOD : Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.

EAP : The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems.

This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.

Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.

CITY OF KENNER

PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE

Do you possess a valid Louisiana Class D Driver's License or higher (Class A, B, C)?

Indicate your highest level of successfully completed education. (NOTE : You MUST submit a copy of proof of claimed education with your application.)

• Associate's Degree or Higher
• Post Secondary Vo-Tech Diploma
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• None

Do you possess twenty-four or more months of paid experience in electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities?

• Twenty-Four Months or More
• Twelve to Twenty-Three Months
• Less Than Twelve Months
• None

Describe all paid experience in electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities, including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N / A.

Do you possess twenty-four or more months of paid experience in troubleshooting and repairing lighting and electrical systems and equipment?

• Twenty-Four Months or More
• Twelve to Twenty-Three Months
• Less Than Twelve Months
• None

Describe all paid experience in troubleshooting and repairing lighting and electrical systems and equipment, including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N / A.

Do you possess twenty-four or more months of paid experience in construction site work such as demolishing and remodeling new and old electrical sites, installing electrical pipe and conduit, etc.?

• Twenty-Four Months or More
• Twelve to Twenty-Three Months
• Less Than Twelve Months
• None

Describe all paid experience in construction site work such as demolishing and remodeling new and old electrical sites, installing electrical pipe and conduit, etc.

including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N / A.

Do you possess twenty-four or more months of paid experience in installing new fixtures; replacing bulbs and ballasts; replacing outlets;

resetting breakers; checking air conditioning, etc.?

• Twenty-Four Months or More
• Twelve to Twenty-Three Months
• Less Than Twelve Months
• None
• Describe all paid experience in installing new fixtures; replacing bulbs and ballasts; replacing outlets; resetting breakers;

checking air conditioning, etc., including employer name(s), title(s), and date(s). If None, type N / A.

Required Question