Facilities Maintenance - Maintenance Electrician I/II

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and the Division Manager to perform a variety of technical and skilled work involved in the installation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair of all electrical wiring, equipment, and associated systems. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Maintenance Electrician I This position exercises no supervision. The Maintenance Electrician II This position may function as lead over lower-level staff. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Maintenance Electrician I Work independently and assist Maintenance Electrician II with routine daily operations and electrical tasks. Install, replace, and repair lighting ballasts, wall receptacles, switches, light bulbs, and fixtures as needed. Read and interpret building drawings to locate power panels and safely reset tripped circuit breakers. Enter, track, and update work orders using a computer and departmental software systems for both completed and in-progress tasks. Install, maintain, and repair parking area lighting systems and components. Review and interpret wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, and architectural drawings to ensure accurate electrical installations and repairs. Perform repairs on lighting poles using a bucket truck, working at heights of up to 100 feet. Install, maintain, and repair electrical components for Water and Sewer Division booster pumps and Solid Waste pumps operating up to 480 volts AC. Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain motor control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs). Diagnose and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment throughout the city. Properly size wiring, conduits, and overload protection devices for new electrical circuits. Measure, bend, and install conduit in accordance with electrical codes and project requirements. Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on city-owned electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation. Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, radio towers, and other city facilities to perform electrical repairs and services. Maintenance Electrician II Oversee the work of the Electrician l as necessary. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Electrical installations such as lighting 110/277, light ballast installation, electrical plug and wall switch installation and replacement.
Basic troubleshooting methods for electrical circuits.
Conduits, wires, relays, pull boxes, switch boards, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems.
Diagnostic malfunctions and how to resolve them.
Occupational hazards of the trade and safety precautions for working with complicated high voltage wiring and equipment, from 12 volts to 480 volts AC.
Work with and around low to high voltage; 12-volt DC up to 3 phase 480 volt AC.
Learn to install, troubleshoot, repair and service a variety of municipal locations including airport runway controls and lighting; water treatment plants; pumping plants; sewer plants and lift stations; public parks and softball fields, as well as all other City facilities and electrical equipment.
Prepare, maintain, and submit records and reports.
Operate a variety of electrical meters, hand tools, and other equipment.
Operate and use an aerial bucket truck from 35 feet to 65 feet, and up to 100 feet.
Safely climb ladders from 6 to 32 feet.
Install conduits, wires, relays, pull boxes, switch boards, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations to electrical systems.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics and diagrams.
Install, maintain, and repair parking area lighting and sports field lighting components.
Operate a desktop PC and use related software.
Communicate and provide excellent customer service to customers.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
One (1) year of previous experience in electrical work is preferred.
One (1) year of work experience as an electrical apprentice is preferred.
Apprentice, Journeyman and/or Master’s License, including certificate of course completion in electrical fields is required.
Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
A State Electrical License with the TDLR is required.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Four (4) years of previous experience in electrical work is preferred.
Two (2) years of work experience as an electrical journeyman or master is preferred.
Must be available for after-hours and on-call response duty.
Must be capable of working independently in the field.
Ability to pass the City, State and Federal criminal background check.
Exposure to noise, outdoor weather, vibration, confined work spaces, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
Ability to travel to different work sites.

Responsibilities

Install, replace, and repair lighting ballasts, wall receptacles, switches, light bulbs, and fixtures as needed.
Read and interpret building drawings to locate power panels and safely reset tripped circuit breakers.
Enter, track, and update work orders using a computer and departmental software systems for both completed and in-progress tasks.
Install, maintain, and repair parking area lighting systems and components.
Review and interpret wiring schematics, wiring diagrams, and architectural drawings to ensure accurate electrical installations and repairs.
Perform repairs on lighting poles using a bucket truck, working at heights of up to 100 feet.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical components for Water and Sewer Division booster pumps and Solid Waste pumps operating up to 480 volts AC.
Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain motor control systems, including variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Diagnose and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment throughout the city.
Properly size wiring, conduits, and overload protection devices for new electrical circuits.
Measure, bend, and install conduit in accordance with electrical codes and project requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on city-owned electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, radio towers, and other city facilities to perform electrical repairs and services.
Oversee the work of the Electrician l as necessary.
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.