Electrician (Park and Recreation Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

76d • $25 - $28

About The Position

The Electrician installs, repairs, and maintains the electrical equipment and fixtures of city buildings and facilities in compliance with federal, state, and city codes to ensure quality electrical service. The position involves working on various electrical systems including airport field lighting, exhibit booths, city buildings, pump stations, civil defense sirens, traffic signal lighting, and water and wastewater plants.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Current State of Texas Journeyman (or higher) Electrician's License.
• Knowledge of and ability to install, repair, and maintain large high voltage equipment, motors, switchgear.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and direction to other electricians.
• Ability to make accurate estimates of time, materials, and labor required for installing equipment or making repairs.
• Ability to read various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints, troubleshoot electrical systems, and develop resolutions.
• Ability to use and instruct in various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing and/or troubleshooting equipment.
• Customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong and effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical work in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, lighting, and power circuits for the City and its departments and facilities.
• Develops and implements plans and specifications for maintenance and electrical renovation projects.
• Troubleshoots electrical and electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with electrical codes.
• Tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
• Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed.
• Trains apprentice electricians or small crew of helpers in electrical systems installation and repair procedures.
• Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards.
• Reads blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees