WRF Electrical Technician

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Marietta, Georgia is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment vital to operations. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED with vocational training in electrical work, along with five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include installation, troubleshooting, and documentation of electrical fixtures. A State of Georgia Electrical Contractor License is preferred. Applicants must be able to handle heavy physical tasks and work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an electrician in an industrial environment.
• State of Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, programs, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical fixtures and systems.
• Evaluates and troubleshoots problems in electrical equipment.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for work activities.

Skills

Electrical work

Maintenance skills

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training in electrical work

Job description

Position Information

This position is located in the Central Maintenance Division of the Cobb County Water System. These positions are vital to the daily operations of the Water System. These positions perform highly skilled trades work to maintain and repair equipment at pump stations and water reclamation facilities.

Essential Functions

• Installs, programs, tests, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of electrical fixtures, systems, equipment, and related components, such as variable frequency drives, soft and electromagnetic starters, electrical motors and relays, timers, counters, solenoids, actuators, complete machine control cabinets, reference circuits, electrical wiring, conduits, feeders, case assemblies, lighting fixtures, power supply systems, and other fixtures, systems, equipment and components.
• Evaluates electrical fixtures, systems, equipment and related components: assesses and troubleshoots problems and errors; performs maintenance and repair work; and verifies proper operating condition.
• Determines amount of materials needed to complete projects: provides cost projections and project coordination as needed; gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies to make needed repairs; monitors inventory levels; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects equipment; checks diagnostics; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees and citizens of work areas, wet floors, or other potential hazards; and locks and secures chemical and equipment storage areas.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for all work activities, such as work orders, timesheets, electrical diagrams, maintenance logs, inventory forms, etc.: enters and retrieves information into computer-based work order maintenance management system.
• May provide emergency coverage as directed/required; works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and vocational or technical training in electrical work; supplemented by five years of experience as an electrician in an industrial environment, preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

State of Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. State of Georgia Unrestricted Electrical Contractor License preferred.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.