Electrician

City of Santa Barbara•Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department is seeking an experienced Electrician to perform journey-level skilled work involving the operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of electrical equipment and systems. The role installs meter and distribution panels and wires facilities according to blueprints; establishes power-load capacities and balances panels; and installs, maintains, and repairs industrial circuits, high-voltage lines, and power systems, including transformers and generators. The Electrician locates, tests, and troubleshoots underground electrical lines; operates and works with aerial buckets, aerial lifts, boom trucks, trenchers, forklifts, and other related equipment; and examines electrical systems to recommend equipment, repairs, and modifications. The position is in the Public Works Department, whose mission is to provide the community with a sustainable foundation through quality services and public infrastructure, including transportation, water, wastewater, and public facilities. Employees are registered as disaster services workers and may be assigned to report to an emergency location in the event of a disaster or other emergency. The posting notes that hourly employees generally do not receive disaster services assignments.

Requirements

Four years of journey-level experience is listed as a typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities.
Two years of increasingly responsible electrical repair experience.
Completion of twelfth grade and completion of a formal electrical apprenticeship program or certification as a State of California Electrician.
A California driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Ability to perform skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and analyze electrical problems to develop and implement effective solutions.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, plans, and diagrams.
Ability to operate tools, instruments, and equipment used to test and repair electrical equipment.
Ability to operate a computer and related software.
Ability to participate in safe work practices and communicate effectively when providing equipment-use training.
Knowledge of practices, principles, and procedures used to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems.
Knowledge of electronics principles and electrical theory.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems, electrical testing equipment procedures, occupational hazards, and standard safety precautions.
Ability to maintain the physical condition needed for assigned duties, including standing, walking, crouching, bending, and climbing for extended periods, and operating assigned electronic equipment and vehicles.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for observation, communication, reading, writing, and equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience that includes high-voltage/high-current and industrial systems.
Knowledge and experience complying with Cal-OSHA safety standards and requirements.
Experience with industrial circuits and systems.
Understanding of HVAC disconnects and power supply.
Experience with computerized energy management software.

Responsibilities

Install meter and distribution panels and wire facilities according to blueprints.
Establish power-load capacities and balance panels.
Install, maintain, and repair industrial circuits, high-voltage lines, and power systems, including transformers and generators.
Locate, test, and troubleshoot underground electrical lines.
Operate and work with aerial buckets, aerial lifts, boom trucks, trenchers, forklifts, and other related equipment.
Examine electrical systems and recommend new equipment, repairs, and modifications.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits and analyze problems, then develop and implement solutions.
Operate tools, instruments, equipment, vehicles, and related software used in electrical work.
Provide training on the use of equipment and communicate effectively with others.
Participate in safe work practices and maintain effective working relationships.
As a registered disaster services worker, report to an assigned emergency location in the event of a disaster or other emergency, subject to the posting's note that hourly employees generally do not receive disaster services assignments.