Senior Electrician

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Electrician vacancy. This role is responsible for the general maintenance of Parks-owned buildings, structures, community centers, swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, spray parks, playgrounds, docks, and boat ramps. The Senior Electrician will lead a crew of up to eight electricians, one electrician apprentice, and temporary electrician employees. This position involves setting priorities, assigning work, coordinating with other shops and work groups, and inspecting completed work for compliance with electrical and local standards, workmanship, and neatness. The position reports to the Electrician Crew Chief and is a regular, benefited position on the Day Shift, working a 4-day, 10-hour shift between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accepted four-year apprenticeship training program and two years' experience as a journey level electrician (or an equivalent combination of education and/or training and/or experience).
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

Washington State Journey Level Electrician License (01).
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks, aligning them with departmental needs.
Two years of experience working in a lead or supervisory role for a crew of journey level electricians.
Experience preparing cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects including labor, materials, supplies.
Be highly motivated and able to work as a team member in a demanding work environment, meeting tight deadlines.
Experience conducting electrical inspections of existing facilities and buildings.
Experience reviewing blueprints, electrical schematics, project plans and specifications for electrical equipment installations.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use standard office software and work order/asset management systems for tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and communication.
Competence in maintaining clear and comprehensive written records.
Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities, convey operational needs, concerns, and procedures.
Exhibit a high level of proficiency in verbal communication to convey information effectively and professionally.
Experience in interacting with the public coupled with a high level of proficiency in customer service.
Experience maintaining multiple municipal or large commercial facilities.

Responsibilities

Lead, schedule & assign daily work orders; determine priorities based on available crew members.
Review blueprints, electrical schematics, project plans and specifications of electrical equipment installations.
Diagnose & repair malfunctions in electrical equipment or control systems such as boilers, pumps, generators, air compressors, frequency drives, fire alarms, & indoor/outdoor lighting.
Work with computerized systems such as automated lighting control systems.
Install lighting, power outlets, and controls for equipment.
Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
Use the Asset Management Work Order system to update and close work orders, document completed work, and track maintenance activities.
Coordinate work activities with skilled trades and other Parks staff to complete projects efficiently.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and completed projects.
Change lamps & ballasts in fluorescent / H.I.D. fixtures.
Troubleshoot/replace LED chip assembly & drivers.
Coordinate and manage electrical projects of varying scopes and complexity, including scheduling work, identifying and addressing project challenges, and developing effective solutions.
Install conduit and pull wire in new and existing electrical installations.
Compile material lists for scheduled and preventive maintenance and repairs, as well as new construction items needed to upgrade various facilities.
Contact vendors, distributors, and manufacturers to determine pricing & availability to procure & order necessary materials.
Prepare cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects including labor, materials, supplies.
Prepare cost estimates and inspect completed projects.
Maintain record of preventative maintenance schedules using SPR Computerized Maintenance Management System to track & manage workflow.
Complete small repair requests on short notice.
Monitor and inspect work completed by outside contractors.
Use locating equipment for locate requests.
Provide training and oversight of Electrical Apprentice.
Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type.