Electrician II - Utilities

Pasco County; Shady Hills (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County in Florida is seeking an Electrician II - Utilities to perform a variety of electrical installations and maintenance in accordance with codes. The role works as part of an electrical crew and may handle routine maintenance tasks independently.

This industrial maintenance position requires graduation from high school and five years of electrician experience, with a valid Florida driver's license. The work involves motors, transformers, switch panels, wiring, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five years' electrical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair motors, fixtures, transformers, and breakers.
• Work from blueprints or sketches to locate malfunctions.
• Follow safety procedures and supervisor guidance.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on wiring systems.

Skills

Electrical theory knowledge

Blueprint reading

Hand tools use

Arithmetic ability

Code compliance knowledge

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ELECTRICIAN II - UTILITIES

Electrical work at the skilled level. An employee of this position works as a member of an electrical crew, performing a variety of electrical installations and maintenance work in accordance with applicable electrical codes and standard practices. The employee may work independently on routine maintenance tasks. Supervision is received from an Electrician Ill or Supervisor. This is an industrial maintenance position.

Assists in and/or completes installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical motors, light fixtures, receptacles, and emergency power generating equipment. Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of high and low voltage transformers, lightning arresters, supply lines, and utility poles. Repairs and replaces electrical switches, relays, sockets, fuses, circuit breaker panels, cords, and similar items. Installs, maintains, and repairs light machinery, electrical circuits, and switch panels. Repairs defective wiring and parts using hand tools. Replaces electrical light fixture parts such as fluorescent tubes and starters. Assists in or completes location and correction of electrical malfunctions using electrical test instruments; uses wiring diagrams and blueprints to locate and isolate electrical malfunctions. Assists and/or completes installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring, equipment, light fixtures, and control circuits, including jail doors and alarm circuits. Observes safety precautions and consults with supervisor concerning questions with regard to methods, procedures, techniques and materials. Maintains fire extinguishers, Halon system, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and burglary alarms. Performs related wok as required.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques based on electrical theory and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade.
• Ability to use standard hand tools in accomplishing minor electrical repairs.
• Works from blueprints or sketches.
• Performs simple arithmetic and standardized practices.
• Ability to learn applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to differentiate between colors for identifying color-coded wiring. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb and walk frequently.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Five (5) years' of experience as an electrician.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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