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Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

$10,000 sign‑on bonus

$15,000 relocation bonus

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy is looking for a Substation Electrician based in North Fort Myers, Florida. The role includes installations and maintenance of substation equipment, with competitive hourly wages up to $50.76 and substantial bonuses.

This position demands a high school diploma and a background in electrical work or completion of a relevant apprenticeship program. Candidates must be able to respond to emergency calls and work irregular hours.

We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year documented substation apprentice program, or six years’ experience as a journeyman substation electrician.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain substation and distribution equipment.
• Perform all phases of substation construction and maintenance.
• Ensure safety rules are followed in all operations.

Skills

Standby and irregular hours

Computer literacy and email

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Tools

Electrical hand tools

Bucket truck operation

Job description

Substation Electrician

Location: North Fort Myers, FL

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30pm

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wages up to $50.76
• $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus
• $15,000 Relocation Bonus
• Generous benefits package:

Benefits

• Company‑wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On‑site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost‑competitive electricity to more than 245,000 customers throughout a five‑county service territory located in Southwest Florida. With approximately 460 skilled employees, LCEC is one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives in the United States. LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the installation & maintenance of substation & distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all assignments, directives, schedules and programs as may be assigned by the substation supervisor or substation lead electrician.
• Perform all phases of substation construction: reading and understanding schematic diagrams and construction drawings, constructing foundations, erecting structures, installing electrical bus, switches, breakers, transformers, voltage regulators, capacitor banks, circuit switchers, AC and DC systems, conduit and cable raceway, ground grid systems, pulling and terminating cables, installing control, metering and relay panels, etc.
• Perform all phases of substation maintenance: adjusting switches, checking electrical connections, checking grounds, sampling and testing oil, servicing and inspecting equipment, AC & DC systems, updating substation equipment records, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment, testing breakers, regulators and transformers, gas, hydraulic pneumatic and stored energy systems, reading and understanding wiring diagrams and schematic drawings, and national electric code.
• Gather information for recording of all electrical equipment serviced, repaired and tested, painted, etc.
• Perform monthly inspections and gather all necessary data for reports and updating records.
• Perform switching on equipment at all voltages as directed by system operations in accordance with established LCEC practices.
• Perform work in accordance with LCEC standards and practices.
• Ensure safety rules and requirements are followed in accordance with the LCEC manual of safe practice.
• Work energized equipment with rubber gloves, sleeves and hot sticks.
• Respond to after‑hours work needs and assist with coordinating the emergency repair of the electric system; respond within the established timeframe to consumer and electric system needs and restore service in a timely manner following an outage.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels; ensure smooth operations and effective communication.

Education

• High School or GED equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Completion of a four‑year documented substation apprentice program – or – minimum six years’ experience as a journeyman substation electrician.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required to be on standby and work irregular hours (Required)
• Familiarity with personal computers and e‑mail (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL License (Florida commercial driver’s license) or must obtain within 30 days (Required)

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Physical demands: typical demands in the construction industry including heavy lifting, ladder work, vehicle/equipment operation, electrical hand tool operation, hand digging, outdoor and indoor work; must lift at least 50 lbs. frequently; climb in/out of bucket truck; work at night and for extended hours.
• Working environment: mostly outside in inclement weather (extreme heat, thunderstorm, occasional cool temperatures); occasional assignment inside for substation shop work.

Storm Duty Requirements

Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment. Employees are required to participate in response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.