0000004334.Electrician.Public Service Program

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

16h

About The Position

Performs journey-level skilled electrical work for Dallas County under limited supervision. The position installs and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, controls, and motors; plans and installs electrical fixtures and control equipment; and performs electrical repairs to air conditioning, heating, cooling systems, and fire alarms. The electrician also assists with equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, completes electrical work orders, installs new branch circuits and breaker panels as County operations change and expand, and reads and comprehends blueprints and electrical schematics. Other duties may be assigned.

This position works on a rotating on-call schedule. Emergencies may require work after normal scheduled hours and on weekends or holidays, and mandatory overtime may be required. The role requires climbing ladders, lifting more than 50 pounds with assistance, and tolerating prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stretching, lifting, and ladder climbing. Work may take place in varying conditions, surroundings, and weather, and shift schedules or work locations may change.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program.
• One year of work-related experience, per the Facilities hiring/promotion matrix. One year of work-related experience may substitute for one year of formal training, or a combination of experience and formal training may be used.
• Possess a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
• Provide a copy of a 10-year driving history.
• Maintain a good driving record and comply with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.
• Pass a security clearance check.
• Work on a rotating on-call schedule; emergencies may require work after normal scheduled hours and on weekends or holidays, and mandatory overtime may be required.
• Ability to climb ladders and lift weights exceeding 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to withstand prolonged sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stretching, lifting, and climbing ladders.
• Ability to work in varying conditions, surroundings, and weather conditions, and adapt to changes in shift schedules and work locations.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair wiring, fuse boxes, switch panels, electric controls, and motors.
• Plan and install electrical fixtures and control equipment, including repairing electrical systems for air conditioning, heating, cooling systems, and fire alarms.
• Assist with inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Complete work order assignments related to electrical work.
• Install new branch circuits and breaker panels as County operations change and expand.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED