Maintenance Technician - Electrical

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

Performs difficult general maintenance work on park amenities, grounds and facilities. May be assigned intermittent supervisory responsibilities involving small work crews.

Requirements

Skills in planning, organizing, and directing crews, operation of trucks, tractors, mowers, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in park maintenance.
Skills in reading and understanding construction blueprints.
Knowledge of general park maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of National Electrical and Local Electrical Codes.
Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
Ability to work at varying heights including climbing poles at heights ranging as high as ninety feet.
Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with subordinates and the general public.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years of prior experience required to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with Air endorsement preferred.
Unrestricted electrical journeyman license preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, chainsaws, forklift, bobcat, boom truck and other equipment used in the maintenance of parks.
Installs new equipment and amenities.
Repairs and renovates all existing amenities, facilities, and grounds.
Performs mechanical and electrical work on new construction.
Changes field lights at heights approximately 90 feet above playing field.
Maintains and repairs air-conditioning, heating, and sprinkler systems.
Performs work on high-voltage distribution systems.
Repairs and/or replaces transformers, primary voltage switching equipment, lighting arrestors, insulators, and other transmission devices.
Performs inspections on load centers, electrical devices and other areas for safety and safe operation.
Secures all park facilities and buildings as necessary.
Prepares material lists and order supplies for work projects.
Performs inspections of park facilities.
May be required to work with or supervise inmates.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.