Lead Electrician
About The Position
Under general supervision, the purpose of the job is to perform advanced skilled journey level work combining activities in various mechanical and building trade areas: installation, operation, maintenance, equipment and fixtures, service and repair of electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating ventilating, and plumbing systems. Employees in this classification apply considerable skills to perform trade tasks in a minimum of two (2) of the standard trade disciplines, e.g., HVAC, electrical, pump-mechanical, plumbing. Performs related work as directed. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Five years of experience in the Electrical Journeyman level.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License required or, as a condition of continued employment, a Valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days after beginning employment by the College.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical Journeyman License or Master Electrical License
- Fork lift certification
- Man lift certification
- CDL Class D
- Certification from an accredited technical school
Responsibilities
- Performs complex and specialized tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation and repair of buildings, equipment, apparatus and facilities.
- Applies considerable skill in a minimum of two (2) of the standard trade disciplines, e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pump-mechanical.
- Performs complex plumbing work in repairing valves and fixtures; replaces old lines and broken fixtures.
- Performs electrical repairs to buildings, boxes and switches; replaces ballasts, wiring and fixtures.
- Picks up and delivers materials to job sites; unloads delivery trucks; operates forklift, man lift, front in loader and other heavy machinery.
- Preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance of records.
- Provides assistance and technical guidance to other trades and facilities maintenance staff in proper procedures and practices according to the specific trade discipline applied to a project.
- Functions in a lead worker capacity according to the particular project or as assigned by supervisor.
- Ensures adherence to established standards governing proper safety in the workplace and according to job site.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- May assist or provide input to the supervisor on staffing, training, performance evaluations and scheduling.
- Ability to train and lead the work of other non-skilled, semi-skilled and skilled staff within one or more trades.
- Ability to recognize needs of unit and own responsibility.
- Ability to work with students, faculty and staff within grounds and maintenance.
- Mastery skills in one or more trades.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment is required.
- Ability to manage facilities projects.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
- Wellness Program
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Winter and Spring Break Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
