Electrician

City of Elko; Elko (NV); In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Elko's Facilities Maintenance Department is seeking an Electrician to repair and maintain City buildings and facilities. This role handles wiring, circuits, breakers, fuses, switches, relays, and related components to ensure safe operation.

You will work on traffic signals, street lights, pumps, motor control systems, and programmable logic controllers; perform troubleshooting and repairs, often under adverse weather conditions.

Competenze

• Knowledge of electrical installation methods.
• Hazard awareness and safety practices for electrical work.
• Working knowledge of electrical theory as applied to wiring systems.
• Familiarity with local building codes and safety regulations.

Mansioni

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, outlets, and panels in City facilities.
• Perform maintenance on traffic signals, street lights, pumps, and motor control systems.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and solid-state controls and PLCs.
• Collaborate with other trades and City staff on remodeling or new construction projects.

Conoscenze

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman electrician apprenticeship

Strumenti

Conduit bending

Traffic signal maintenance

Descrizione del lavoro

Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Superintendent; performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of City owned buildings and facilities, which require electrical work for operation and general upkeep. Incumbents in this class handle electrical wiring, circuits, breakers, fuses, switches, and relays; performs maintenance and repair of traffic signals and street lights, pumps, motor control systems, and other installations. Troubleshoots and repairs electro-mechanical and solid state controllers, variable frequency drives, ramp starters, and programmable logic controllers. In any assignment the employee must perform work safely and efficiently, occasionally under adverse weather or otherwise undesirable conditions.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise lower level classed employees within the department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Assignments are received from the Facility Maintenance Superintendent who inspects work in progress and upon completion; employees are expected, however, to proceed to assigned tasks without constant supervision.

(Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).

• Incumbents in this class work as a team member on assigned projects or independently as needed.
• Incumbents operate all types of equipment associated with electrical installation and maintenance.
• Makes scheduled and emergency repairs to City of Elko traffic signals and controllers.
• Performs maintenance on all electrical components in all City owned facilities.
• Installs wiring and outlets to provide electrical service in remodeling projects.
• Installs, monitors, and maintains control panels, variable frequency drives, and circuitry at City pump stations, wells, and water reclamation facilities.
• Works with the City maintenance carpenter and other required craftsmen and professionals in completing electrical work in multi-tasking maintenance, remodeling, or new construction projects.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Performs related work as required by the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, or his superiors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training).

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, tools, and equipment of electrical installation.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the safe and efficient performance of assigned duties.
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical components used in City facilities.
• Knowledge of high pressure sodium and metal halide lighting.
• Knowledge and ability to correctly bend and thread various types of conduit.
• Possess a working knowledge of National Electrical and Local Building Codes.
• Considerable knowledge of the principals of electrical theory as applied to electrical circuits and wiring systems, and have the ability to apply this knowledge to work situations.
• Have an adequate working knowledge of current safety practices, procedures, and regulations to perform the job safely.

Skill to

• Skill in adjustment and minor maintenance.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repair of electro-mechanical and solid state controls, variable frequency drives, ramp starters, and programmable logic controllers.

Ability to

• Ability to understand and carry out written instructions.
• Possess the physical strength and agility to perform the job duties assigned.
• Ability to work out of doors, frequently under adverse working conditions.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

Experience:

• Three (3) years experience in electrical installations, maintenance and remodeling to include a minimum of 2,000 hours of Commercial Electrical experience.
• Experience in using man lifts and bucket trucks.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment common to traffic light installation and maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of electro-mechanical and solid state controls, variable frequency drives, ramp starters, and programmable logic controllers.

Education and Training:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Participation in a journeyman electrician apprenticeship program.

Licenses or Certificates:

Must possess a valid State of Nevada driver’s license;

Additional consideration may be given to those who possess and maintain a valid Journeyman Electricians License or Certificate from any state that recognizes such license or certificate.

A Master Electrician License and commercial driver’s license are desirable.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment.

Ability to work out of doors, frequently under adverse working conditions;

Possess the physical strength and agility to perform the job duties assigned.