Electrical Technician I-IV

The City of Frederick•Frederick, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled journeyman level position with a working knowledge of the National electrical code that is responsible for the installing and maintaining of all city electrical infrastructures which includes but is not limited to street lighting, traffic lighting, Airport lighting, HVAC & R and all city owned facilities. This position will require the ability to install and maintain series and multiple street lighting circuits. This position is considered essential personnel and must be able to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
Valid Maryland Driver’s License or equivalent from other state with satisfactory driving record.
Maryland Approved Flagger Program Card or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the trade.
Knowledge of the N.E.C. Codes.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to operate 130’ lift.
Ability to climb extension ladders up to 40 feet.
One (1) year of related experience (for Technician II).
Two (2) years of related experience (for Technician III).
Four (4) years of related experience (for Technician IV).
Ability to enter and work in confined space (for Technician III).
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Knowledge and ability to use computer software or ability to learn (for Technician III).
Maryland State Traffic Control Manager Certification (for Technician IV).
Valid Class B Driver’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required (for Technician III).

Nice To Haves

Valid class A Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Performs manual duties pertaining to locating, installing and maintaining street lighting and traffic control devices, commercial and industrial electrical systems.
Performs well-defined trade tasks at the journeyman level on occasion under direct supervision.
Assists in the constructing of and maintenance of series and multiple street lighting systems involving live circuits ranging from 0-12,470 volts and assists in maintaining traffic systems and HVAC/R systems in city facilities.
Performs labor duties including but not limited to, digging pole base holes, trenches and other duties for installation and repair of the electrical equipment.
Responsible for maintaining truck stock and cleanliness with the assistance of the lead technician.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs duties of like scope and level for electricians under their direct supervision.
Answers telephone and/or communicates information to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
Hauls refuse, gravel, dirt, trash, etc.
Operates fault finder, locator equipment OHM meter, volt meter, AMP meter and all testing equipment to diagnose system failure’s.
Operates a 130’ lift to maintain stadium lighting.
Sets up work zone and pedestrian controls; flags, traffic as required.
Participates in the construction and maintenance of underground and aerial electrical systems.
Assigned to the department stand-by. Covered during nonworking hours for a week at a time, several times throughout the calendar year. Reports to work in the event of a departmental or city-wide emergency.
Installs wood poles, transformers, regulators, racks, oil switches, cut outs, fuses, insulators, bushings, splice kits, install aerial and underground wiring.
Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions and makes connections and energizes live circuits.
Performs electrical maintenance and repairs within confined spaces.