Electrician

City of Manhattan Beach•Manhattan Beach, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Manhattan Beach is actively seeking an experienced, energetic, and self-motivated Electrician to join our dynamic team in the Public Works Department - Utilities Division. Under general supervision, performs journey level work in installing, maintaining and repairing electrical wiring systems and equipment throughout the City. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, field maintenance on various electrical equipment including street lighting systems, and assisting with the review of plans and design of new electrical systems. Depending on the division, responsibilities may include testing circuitry, troubleshooting and repairing high and low voltage motors, generators, switchgear, transformers, and control systems such as PLCs and SCADA systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
Completion of an accredited apprenticeship-training program in the electrical trade.
Two years of journey level electrician experience.
Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license at time of employment.
Possession of a Class “B” Driver’s License within one year of employment is required.
Knowledge of electrical terms, materials, methods, machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of electrical codes, orders, ordinances and laws.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
Knowledge of the City’s electrical policies, regulations and practices.
Skill in performing basic electrician’s work such as leading in wires, making proper connections, locating trouble and repairing defective wiring.
Ability to plan tasks, estimate costs and perform installation maintenance and repair on all types of electrical wiring systems and equipment operating with voltage levels up to and including 480 volts.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions of electrical systems and controls to restore to specified operating standards.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams of circuitry.
Ability to determine the scope and difficulty of a job based on an interpretation of oral and written instructions, schematic diagrams, sketches or blueprints.
Ability to demonstrate electrical safety procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Instrumentation experience desirable.
Possession of a Class “A” Driver’s License is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Installs electrical conduits, tests for defects, removes, replaces and repairs worn or defective wiring, outlets, fixtures, telemetry and instrumentation equipment according to approved codes.
Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
Performs field maintenance on switches, panels, pumps, motors, generators, light and power circuits including street lighting systems and other types of electrical lighting and power equipment.
Installs and assembles lighting fixtures; wires electrical control equipment; repairs and services electrical equipment including bearings.
Maintains and repairs auxiliary power units.
Tests established circuits for overload and determines circuit requirements for additional electrical equipment.
Assists in reviewing plans, designing and construction of new electrical systems; orders, stocks and maintains electrical equipment tools and supplies for City facilities and equipment.
Estimates cost of an electrical repair or installation job.
Assists with managing projects as assigned; oversees vendors/contractors and colleagues when needed.
May assist with other divisions when needed with direct supervisor’s/manager’s approval.
Tests circuitry and switches for failures or malfunctions, isolates problems, and replaces worn or broken parts and makes repairs on electrical circuits and equipment such as generators, streetlights, fire alarms, heating and cooling equipment, commercial appliances, power control panels and distribution systems.
Performs minor construction or alterations on facilities in order to install or modify electrical systems and equipment.
Evaluates, diagnoses, troubleshoots, installs, alters, repairs and maintains both high and low voltage motors, generators, switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, wiring systems, lighting, electronic components and other related equipment.
Maintain, repair, and adjust pumps and pump control systems including VFD’s, soft starts, and pump control valves.
Design, install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and troubleshoot telemetry, communication systems, and control systems, including but not limited to PLC’s, relay logic, SCADA systems, and HMI.