What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Salary : $26.24 - $40.69 Hourly
Location : FL 33316, FL
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : TM036-08
Department : Parks and Recreation
Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The employee in this role installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces electric parts and equipment, motors, street lighting, and electrical wiring systems.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Performs electrical work in new construction, maintenance and repair in municipal buildings and facilities
- Installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment including power appliances, motors, generators, conduit, switches, relays, control boxes, transformers, lighting fixtures, street lights, new services, bridges, and other electrical systems and equipment
- Tests electrical systems and equipment, detects causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replaces and / or repairs components
- Ensures compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codes
- Calculates line loading leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacity
- Prepares sketches for electrical layouts and installation
- Maintains records of work performed; submits reports as required
- Selects and obtains price bids for electrical equipment; orders equipment; processes paper work
- Assists in the supervision and training of employees, as needed
- Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints
- Perform solar lighting repairs
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires a Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by Broward County and a CDL License. You will not be considered without these licenses
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and / or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
HOW TO APPLY / VETERAN INFORMATION
This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible as your responses will be rated as to how they relate to the position to be filled. Please answer each question in this application supplement directly and DO NOT refer to your resume. Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable, please indicate N / A. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.
Are you a current City of Fort Lauderdale employee covered under Teamsters Local Union 769?
Do you possess a standard high school or vocational school diploma or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency?
Do you have a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record?
Do you currently possess a current and valid State of Florida Class "B" Commerical Driver's License (CDL) or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire?
Do you possess a Journeyman Electrician Certificate issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board? If yes, a copy of the certificate is required.
Do you possess an equivalent to the Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board?
Please list any current certifications and / or licenses equivalent to the Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board. Type N / A if you have none.
How many years of experience as an electrician in new construction and / or maintenance work do you possess?
Please describe your journeyman level electrical experience for two of your most recent employers. Include the name of employer, employment dates, your specific job duties, and / or projects worked on. If no experience put "N / A"
Required Question
Salary : $26 - $41
