Electrician II - Austin Facilities Management

City of Austin•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician II position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across various City of Austin facilities, including EMS and Fire Stations. This position involves a range of electrical tasks, collaborating with facility managers and staff. This includes maintenance, repairs, inspections, and coordination of electrical work in City of Austin buildings. If you’re looking for a job that utilizes your exceptional electrical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years experience in repair, testing, maintenance or installation or electrical systems or equipment.
One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Knowledge of basic electricity.
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment.
Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction.
Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction.
Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics
A Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

State of Texas Journeymen or Master Electrician Licensure or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of electrical systems in commercial buildings.
Experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS) i.e. work order system or software.
Experience with the National Electrical Code (NEC), City of Austin Building Codes and ordinances.
Experience pulling permits and coordinating building inspections.
Experience working as a service electrician for a municipality or other government entity.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Responsibilities

Pulls wire, conduit, cable, etc.
Connects power cables to equipment, including generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
Conducts on-the-job training. Assigns duties and monitor task completion.
Uses various electrician hand tools, including snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
Operates soldering tools.
Reads profiles and blueprints.
Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit using rulers and hand tools.
Installs wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Installs conductors.
Splices electrical wiring, including stripping insulation, twisting wires together, soldering tape, appling terminal caps, etc.
Operates various power saws, such as radial arm, skill, etc.
Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc.
Operates electronic testing equipment.