Electrician Lead 3rd Shift

City of Charlotte, NC • Charlotte, NC

46d • $32 - $40

About The Position

Works as a lead electrician at Charlotte Douglas International Airport primarily performing high level work installing wiring, plugs, cabling, lights and switches; locating and repairing malfunctions in electrical circuits/equipment; inspecting, servicing, testing, performing PM's and repairing systems. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties as necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic HVAC and plumbing.

Requirements

• High school graduate/GED required with five years of experience or associate degree and three years' experience in a relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.
• NC State Electrical license required.
• Extensive working knowledge of other building trades and general building maintenance is required.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including cabling and communications wiring.
• Ability to perform lead journey level work on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Read and write sufficiently to complete paperwork and read schematic designs and blueprints.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, passengers, and tenants, representing the airport in a professional manner.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Spends about 70% of the time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, keeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, shoveling and carrying.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. About 5% of time can lift, pull or carry up to 100 lbs a short distance, with another person.
• Works inside and outside. May include exposure to machinery, dust, chemicals, fumes, solvents, moving objects/vehicles, scaffolding, ladders, vibrating tools, excessive noise, large crowds and slippery or uneven surfaces.
• May use heavy equipment, electric drill, electric saw, pipe wrench, pick-up truck and all hand tools.
• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision (color distinction, distance, near, peripheral, depth)
• Speech
• Works assigned shift plus rotating stand by (on call), weekend and holiday duty. Subject to calls back to work and shift variation during emergency/urgent operations.
• Valid driver's license with no more than six points and ability to obtain and maintain City driving permit.
• Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.

Responsibilities

• Installation, preventive maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide lead direction and training to other employees while working in field.
• General building maintenance work incidental to above duties or necessary to keep buildings in working order.
• Compile lists of equipment, tools and supplies needed.
• Operate cars, vans, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Inspects assigned Airport construction projects. Coordinates work with contracted construction inspectors and tenants.
• Extensive knowledge of other airport systems including HVAC, plumbing, generators, data emergency systems, aircraft fueling systems and electrical vehicle chargers.
• Work as acting supervisor when needed.
• Subject to emergency call back for equipment repairs and inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees