Electronics/Relay Apprentice
City of Lakeland
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Job summary
City of Lakeland seeks a specialized technical worker to install, test, calibrate, and repair electronic and electromechanical equipment used to control and protect the electric power utility. The role emphasizes judgment and initiative within established policies, with performance reviewed by inspection and observation.
Responsibilities include setup, testing, and repair of devices and participation in training as needed to support departmental goals.
Qualifications
- High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
- Six months of experience in basic electronics coursework or Relay Technology coursework.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the installation, testing, calibration, and repair of electronic and electromechanical equipment used in real-time process control.
- Uses factory manuals and schematics to repair equipment.
- Constructs/configures equipment to assist engineers with monitoring or control systems.
- May participate in training to support department or City initiatives.
- May work overtime or alternate hours as necessary.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
This is a specialized technical position supporting the installation and maintenance of computer-based electronic equipment and electromechanical devices used to control, monitor, and protect an electric power utility. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures; however, the incumbent is expected to exercise judgment and initiative in performing tasks. Work performance will be reviewed by inspection and observation.
This is a specialized technical position supporting the installation and maintenance of computer-based electronic equipment and electromechanical devices used to control, monitor, and protect an electric power utility. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures; however, the incumbent is expected to exercise judgment and initiative in performing tasks. Work performance will be reviewed by inspection and observation.
- Assists in the installation, testing, calibration, and repair of all types of electronic and electromechanical equipment, ranging from digital computers used in real-time process control applications to analog devices used in the electric power industry, using standard and specialized test equipment and tools.
- Uses factory manuals and schematics to repair equipment.
- Constructs and/or configures equipment to assist department engineers in implementing unique monitoring or control systems.
- May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
- May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
- Participates in out-of-town training, which may require overnight stays.
- Keeps vehicles and work areas clean and organized.
- Works as part of a team to accomplish tasks.
- High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
- Six months of experience in basic electronics coursework or Relay Technology coursework.
- Must be willing to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology Substation is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
- The theory, techniques, methods, materials, and tools used.
- The instrumentation used in the discipline.
- Good computer skills.
- Develop skill in the use and care of electrical and electronic test equipment used in the various areas of the discipline, such as oscilloscopes, digital logic analyzers, volt-ohm meters, communications line quality monitors, relay test systems automatic and manual, transducer testing and calibration equipment, fiber optic testing, and fusion devices, and other such equipment used in the trade.
- Develop skill in using hand tools and precision soldering/unsoldering devices to make repairs to complex printed circuit boards and other electronic devices (Machine operators/inspection level).
- Work off a six-foot stepladder or a 20-foot extension ladder to install and maintain equipment mounted above shoulder height, e.g., fiber splices and communication cables.
- Load and unload medium-weight test equipment into and out of a standard passenger van and set the equipment up to perform tests and calibrate electronic or relay equipment at remote locations.
- Manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, keyboard operations, and manipulating tools and wires.
- Risks exposure to heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, traffic, moving machinery, extreme heat/cold, electrical shock, adverse weather conditions, bright/dim light, fumes, noxious odors, dust, pollen, wet, humid conditions, and extreme noise levels.
- Being able to discriminate between the following colors generated by red/blue/green primary colors at full or half intensity: white, green, yellow, orange, magenta, red, cyan, and blue. This qualification will be confirmed by a standard medical test for color blindness.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
2026 Summary Sheet
Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:
Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*
Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.
- NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.
Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.
For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768
Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.
For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.
Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.
Plan C Employee 4.52%
Employer 15.54%
OR
Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits
Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire
Employer 15.54%
A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.
Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.
Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.
Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.
Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.
Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.
Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).
Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.
Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.
Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.
For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.
A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1,000.
For additional information, contact Employee Engagement and Development at 834-6837.
(refer to handout in new employee folder)
An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.
Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.
Free while at work.
Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.
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