Electrician-Facilities Maintenance

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Additional hours, including weekends and holidays may be required.

POSITION SUMMARY:
A skilled technical position responsible for the maintenance of all electrical components in all City buildings and properties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

City representative (Facilities Division) 811 response to electrical locates and dig tickets. Reviewing electrical plans and inspections of contracted work. Installation and Maintenance of all decorative lighting City-wide. Maintenance of all electrical components in all City buildings and properties. Performs routine maintenance duties with facilities and parks and grounds when requested. Maintain and continuously update existing electrical schematics, drawings and documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and, certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. In lieu of certain requirements listed below, Employee may accrue or acquire certain specified time in service, specialized skills, and/or certifications, thereby qualifying for this position through the City’s career progression policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
•Knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance, including installation of all sizes of electrical panels, conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic starting equipment, and pole line construction. 
•Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions – including but not limited to lock out procedures.
•Knowledge of National Electric Code and relevant City codes.
•Skill in the care and use of hand tools and equipment necessary to perform various electrical repair tasks such as volt meters and all other related electrical testing equipment.
•Skill in locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems and equipment. 
•Able to distinguish between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires and/or traffic signal lights. 
•Able to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids. 
•Able to estimate labor or material costs/amounts from blueprints or work plans. 
•Able to make mathematical computations. 
•Able to exercise independent thought and action within the scope of specific assignments. 
•Able to comprehend and make inferences from written materials. 
•Able to measure distances with a tape measure or other measuring device. 
•Able to express ideas on technical problems clearly and concisely orally and in writing in the English language. 
•Able to work cooperatively with other City employees, building occupants, and the public. 
•Able to communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings, or using a telephone. 
•Able to observe, monitor, or compare data to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards. 
•Able to make decisions and coordinate work based on information given by the customer. 
•Able to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
•High school diploma or equivalency certificate highly desirable, but not required.
•Must have at least 5 years’ of experience in similar type of work.
•Journeyman's Electrician License to be obtained within six months of hire

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Occasionally exercises supervisory authority over other City workers on specific projects.

Essential Physical Abilities:

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Heavy lifting (45 lbs.. and over)			X
Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)			X
Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)		X
Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)			X
Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)			X
Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)	X
Reaching above shoulder	X
Use of fingers	X
Both hands required	X
Climbing (use of legs and arms)	X
Climbing (legs only)	X
Good near vision	X
Good distant vision	X
Both eyes required		X
Depth perception		X
Distinguishing basic colors			X
Distinguishing shades of colors		X
Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)		X
Straight pulling		X
Pulling hand over hand	X
Pushing	X
Walking		X
Standing	X
Crawling	X
Kneeling	X
Bending	X
Balancing	X
Stooping		X
Jumping		X
Running		X
Throwing		X
Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.)		X
Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.)		X

Environmental Conditions:

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Environment	Constant	Frequent	Occasional	N/A
Work Inside		X
Work Outside	X
In the Heat	X
In the Cold			X
In High Humidity	X
In Dampness or Chilliness		X
In Dry Conditions		X
In or with Noisy Conditions		X
In Darkness			X
In or with Dusty Conditions			X
With Silica, Asbestos, etc.			X
With Fumes or Gases			X
With Smoke or Flames			X
With Chemicals			X
With Solvents			X
With Grease or Oils			X
With Radiant Energy		X
With Electrical Energy	X
On Slippery Surfaces		X
On Uneven Surfaces	X
In or With Moving Objects	X
In or With Ladders/Scaffolding	X
At Heights above Ground Level	X
Below Ground Level			X
In Water		X
With Explosives			X
With Poor Ventilation			X
With Odors			X
With Unusual Fatigue Factors			X

Disclaimers:  

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Individuals who cannot perform some of the requirements because they pose health or safety risks to themselves or other employees may be excluded from this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by this supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT:

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.  All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

The City of Punta Gorda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will not knowingly permit discrimination in hiring, promotion, or other conditions of employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Disclaimer:   The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Certain Service Members and Veterans, and the spouses and family members of such Service Members and Veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain Service Members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Salary : $45,926 - $73,466