Electrician

Job Overview

Performs duties and / or supervisor duties in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of complex commercial and industrial electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

Detects difficult and complex causes of electrical failures in equipment and wiring; maintains and repairs variable frequency electrical motor drives;

maintains and repairs generators, switchgear, transformers, motors, relays, switches, fixtures, high and low voltage feeder circuits and cables, and various other electrical equipment and electronic devices.

Interprets and prepares technical sketches for various electrical systems; insures compliance with electrical codes; performs calculations for electrical layouts and installations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :

• Will have excellent customer service skills and initiative,
• An intermediate skill level in computer proficiency and familiarity working with an integrated database, Attention to detail and accuracy,
• Ability to work independently as well as an effective team member,
• Strong work ethic and ability prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner.

Salary

Min $46,113.60 annually

Mid $61,110.40 annually

Benefits

• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
• Health Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Tier 2

Duties and Responsibilities

Note : The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Supervises or participates in the more difficult installation, alteration, repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial electrical systems, motors, generators, fixtures, appliances, and mechanical equipment.
• Supervises the work of subordinate staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling, and evaluating performance to subordinates.
• Maintains and alters electrical systems.
• Checks the performance of electrical work on photoelectric cells, air conditioners, emergency generator units, air compressors, lighting controls and other related electrical devices.
• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance to the facilities electrical systems and components.
• Troubleshoots electrical related issues.
• Locates and corrects power failures and short circuits using volt / ohm meter, infrared camera, and other related equipment.
• Estimates, plans, executes, and supervises the electrical wiring and fixture installation on construction projects.
• Makes emergency repairs to elevators, generators, and other electrical apparatus, appliances and equipment.
• Schedules, coordinates, and oversees contracted services.
• Maintains and tracks inventory valued up to $10,000.00
• Uses a computerized management system to keep records of operating conditions and repairs to mechanical equipment.
• Drives a motor vehicle to and from work sites; loads and unloads tools and equipment.
• Cleans work site upon work completion.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of the principles of electricity.
• Knowledge of the functions and operations of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of the materials and tools used in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical industry standards.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Skill in the use and care of electrical testing, diagnostic and repair equipment.
• Skill in the application of supervisory techniques.
• Ability to follow established procedures and / or create upon the requirement.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work / performance of others.
• Ability to distinguish differences in wire and cable colors.
• Ability and willingness to be in an on-call status and respond to call outs, working non-standard duty hours and rotating shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to operate basic computer functions (email, digital time card, data entry, and .
• Ability to coordinate contracted work.
• Ability to operate a standard motor vehicle safely.

Physical Requirements

Work in confined spaces, on ladders, scaffolding, towers and lift buckets up to a considerable height.

Work Category

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; AND
• Four years of experience as an electrician to include one year as a lead worker; AND
• Successful completion of a training program in Commercial or Industrial Electricity from a Vocational / Technical school;
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration.

Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency / disaster.

Additional Job Requirements

A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification :

• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to :
• Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
• Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
• Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
• Possess the necessary job related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Career Progression

Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process.

Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.