Electrician

City of Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Elizabeth City seeks an experienced electrician to perform intermediate technical work testing, installing, and maintaining electrical systems in city buildings and facilities. This role operates under general supervision, developing work sequences and methods.

Responsibilities include installing wiring for new and existing city properties, repairing lights and fixtures, maintaining records, ordering parts, and inspecting works to ensure compliance with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• Requires High School degree or GED supplemented by electronic-related trade school electrical degree.
• Six (6) years of experience as an electrician or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Tests electrical systems and equipment for faults and performance.
• Installs wiring for new construction and for existing city buildings and facilities.
• Repairs lights, fixtures, and electrical components in city buildings and parks.
• Maintains electrical records, prepares reports, and inventories parts and materials.
• Performs inspections to ensure compliance with electrical regulations and codes.

Education

High school degree or GED

Electrical trade school degree

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The purpose of this job is to perform intermediate technical work testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and apparatus; performs electrical construction and maintenance on city owned buildings and equipment.
This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Checks pump issues with electrical problems.


• Repairs lights, fixtures in City buildings and parks.


• Installs wiring for new construction and to existing city owned buildings, equipment, and sports facilities.


• Provides electrical maintenance to all existing city owned facilities.


• Performs inspections on new constructions to insure proper electrical regulations are adhered.


• Maintains records and files; prepares reports.


• Inventories and orders parts and materials as necessary.


• Performs related work as required.


• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:


• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.


• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.


• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.


• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.


• Traffic; Moving machinery.


• Electrical shock; Heights.

Special Certifications And Licenses

• Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Elizabeth City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Education And Experience & Special Requirements

Requires High School degree, or GED equivalent supplemented by electronic-related trade school electrical degree and six (6) years of experience as an electrician or any equivalent combination of education and experience.