What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at City of Fort Myers, FL?

Salary : $24.78 - $37.46 Hourly

Location : Fort Myers, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-1132

Department : Sewer Lift Stations

Opening Date : 09 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive : NO Level II Screening : NO

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, performs responsible electrical work involving the installation, maintenance, modification and repair work of electrical supply systems, equipment, machinery, power appliances, fixtures or other electrical components. Responsibilities include troubleshooting downed electrical equipment, electrical panels and lighting systems. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation :

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Duties / Responsibilities

Maintain diesel emergency generation and automatic switching system.
Periodic maintenance of all electro-mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot and repair motor control centers; alarm systems; 4-20 MA signal flow systems; lift station electrical panels; SCADA system, and electrical systems.
Install, calibrate, and test analyzers.
Installs and repairs electric motors, electric panel board, lighting and power circuits.
Repair and calibrate gas detectors.
Inspect, install and repair street lights and traffic signals
Perform general repair work to correct electrical problems.
Requires to operate a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks.
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace
Performs other duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Sewer Maintenance - Lift Stations :

Troubleshoot electric motors lift station pumps, electric panel board, lighting and power circuits for replace / repair decisions.

Install and maintain Omnisite (alarm) telemetry system and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system components.

Assist the supervisor(s) with collection / updating of lift station data for SCADA systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of standards, methods, materials and tools of the electrical trade.

Knowledge of related codes, rules, and regulations

Knowledgeable in occupational safety rules, practices and personal protective equipment associated with performing duties

Knowledgeable in the City and State rules, regulations and protocols.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Skill in troubleshooting electrical problems.

Skill in the use of electrician and mechanics tools, diagnostic meters and instruments, and manual and electronic gauges.

Skill in the safe use and operation of various maintenance and repair tools and light gas or diesel powered equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to adapt to performing under frequent deadlines and / or in response to emergencies.

Ability to follow both oral and written directions.

Ability to recognize and address common safety issues in the field

Ability to visually observe and manually operate and inspect electrical materials and related equipment for optimal operation, quality and safety.

Ability to detect improper functioning mechanical systems

Ability to read and analyze diagrams / schematics of electrical and electronic systems.

Ability to operate necessary equipment, including fork lift, electrical and electronic test equipment, man lift, signal generators, oscilloscopes, lift cranes, portable hydraulic pumps, generators and hand tools

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or GED.

Three (3) years' experience and / or training in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment.

When Assigned to Sewer Maintenance - Lift Stations :

A valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" at time of hire or must be able to obtain within three months from date of hire, with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of a four year electrical apprenticeship preferred - Journeyman Electrician

Commercial Driver's License class "B"

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.

Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.

Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.

Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.

Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.

Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.

Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.

Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.

Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.

Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.

Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.

Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.

Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

Standing - for sustained periods of time.

Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word

Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.

Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities / structures.

Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles / heavy equipment.

Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.

Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.

Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily :

Very heavy work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks are performed outside, subject to weather conditions and uneven terrain, and risk of exposure to toxic agents / chemicals, pathogens, and smoke.

Must have the ability to work after hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and during emergencies.

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including on call hours

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Full-time regular City employee benefits :

Health Insurance ()

City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Basic Life Insurance ()

City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.

Optional Vision Insurance ()

Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Optional Dental Insurance ()

Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Supplemental Insurance

Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.

Pension Plan (General) Administered by

Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by

401(a) ( )

Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).

Roth IRA ()

Offered through payroll deduction.

Disability ()

Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.

Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)

Paid Holidays

City recognizes 13 holidays which include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday.

Leave Sharing

May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.

Deferred Compensation Programs

Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.

Payroll Direct Deposit

Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.

Employee Assistance Program ()

City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note : Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.

Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher?

Do you currently possess a minimum of three (3) years' of experience and / or training in the repair and maintenance of electrical equipment?

If the answer is Yes to question #2, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n / a".

This position requires you to currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record at time of hire OR a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" or higher at time of hire, OR ability to obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" within three months from date of hire, Please indicate your status :

I currently possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

I currently possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" or higher

I am willing and able to obtain to obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" within three months from date of hire.

None of the above

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Have you successfully completed a four year electrical apprenticeship - Journeyman Electrician?

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