What are the responsibilities and job description for the ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WORKER 3 (HIGH VOLTAGE) OPEN position at City of Cincinnati?
General Statement of Duties
This employee, in departments other than Traffic Engineering, performs the work as a Substation Maintenance Technician on voltages up to 138,000. This position may direct work of others in more difficult and complex types of electrical work including work on high voltage. Work includes more advanced technical knowledge of electrical controls and complex devices. Duties include layout and installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, adjustment, inspecting, cleaning, testing, and troubleshooting of electric and electro-mechanical systems and component parts. Employee troubleshoots on electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic controls and low voltage control wiring on any type of equipment or tools; works on buildings, grounds, machinery, sound and alarm systems, in the field, or at the shop; may be assigned to work in confined areas or at unusual heights such as scaffolding, aerial ladders, bucket trucks, poles, or other building structures or water towers; uses and analyses thermography; works with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) units and on equipment that operates on 5000 or more voltages (high voltage), single phase and three phase wiring which may include machinery, distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, sub-stations, control circuits, etc., and their components. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
Rewiring of light fixtures.
Use test instruments like HV meggers, resistance and continuity testing, multimeters, and others in troubleshooting devices.
Examples of Work Performed
Required Education and Experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License.
A valid Commercial Driver's License may be required for certain assignments.
Vision suitable for reading test instrument gauges accurately.
Ability to work with high voltage.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, etc., and work at great heights.
Strength to safely pull cable through conduit, lift and carry toolboxes, electric panels, and other heavy equipment.
Color vision sufficient to distinguish between basic colors and shades of colors to analyze color-coded wiring systems.
Sufficient finger dexterity to handle small fittings and do precise work inside boxes and equipment.
When assigned, must be willing to work on irregular and/or rotating, split, or night shifts and to respond to emergency calls when necessary.
Must be willing and able to drive assigned vehicles when necessary and to operate mechanical equipment when necessary.
Additional Exam Information:
Credit for Military Service: Special credit for honorable military service is given (1) only to Ohio residents, (2) who successfully complete all portions of the testing process, and (3) who provide Human Resources a long-form copy of your DD-214 confirming an honorable discharge (Character of Service Box 24 on DD-214). Disabled veterans shall receive ten preference points and non-disabled veterans shall receive five preference points. Veteran's points will be added only to passing scores.
HR Contact: Stephanie.Jones@cincinnati-oh.gov
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:
Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.
Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.
Flexible Benefits Plans
Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.
Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.
Healthy Lifestyles Program
City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.
Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.
Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.
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