Electrician

Performs difficult skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical and electronic equipment, performs at a journey man level; does related work as required and in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.  Work is performed under regular supervision. 

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, operates, and modifies, as required, all electrical motors, motor controls, electrical equipment and portable or permanent backup electric and diesel generators throughout the City
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies wiring of switchboard and control panels
• Installs electrical equipment and systems
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains various low and high voltage (up to 5000 volt) electrical equipment
• Installs and maintains street and parking lot lighting;
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems.
• Monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement
• Participates in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation.
• Operates heavy equipment and machinery as designated by assigned work orders, e.g., forklift, bucket truck  

Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to support: 

Generator Specialty Functions:

• Electrician support includes but not limited to: generator installation, troubleshooting & diagnostics, repairs, maintenance, and operation for portable or permanent backup electric and diesel generators throughout the City
• Completes routine to complex skilled and technical work in the repair, maintenance and installation of generators to ensure alternate power supply is available to meet the needs of City operations
• Acts as internal quality control and makes recommendations in regard to contractual expectations for generator servicing
• Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on portable and permanent backup electric and diesel generators 

RELATED TASKS:

• Maintains equipment records. Responsible for inventory of spare parts and initiates procurement of replacement supplies and equipment as necessary
• Work closely with supervisor and third-party contractors on project progress, estimates, etc.
• Plans, designs, and prepares electrical plans for building permits;
• Provides materials lists for projects as needed
• Promotes continuous adherence and improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Performs related tasks as required 

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved
• High degree of knowledge of methods and techniques to install, repair and maintain electric or diesel generator technology
• Commercial power generators and large industrial power generation equipment
• Electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances 
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions
• Safety hazards including but not limited to Arc Flash Hazard labels 
• OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment
• General office practices and procedures 

Skilled in:

• The use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
• Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
• Techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
• Techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
• Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
• Reading comprehension – both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents 

Ability to:

• Work a variable five (5) day schedule within a seven (7) day week
• Participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation
• Establish and maintain effective and positive relations with City officials, associates, consultants, and the general public
• Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions. Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors.
• Troubleshoot and perform diagnostic testing of energized electrical equipment
• Assess and perform repairs to complex electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Perform manual work over extended periods of time
• Use hand and power tools applicable to trade
• Exercise time management and proficient with estimating time required to complete tasks 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program AND seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR 
• Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification AND have seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial maintenance electrician
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class ‘E’ driver’s license

 POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: 

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items: 

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Employment Verification
• Educational Verification
• Certification/License Verification
• Professional References Check

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty. 

May be required to obtain an A, B, or C Commercial Drivers License depending on the type of motor equipment used. 

Required tools upon employment:

• Screwdriver Set
• Allen Wrench Set
• Nut Driver Set
• 25 ft. tape Measure
• Needle Nose Pliers
• Wire Strippers
• Scratch awl
• Open end wrench set
• 6" Combination wrench
• 8" Combination Wrench
• Hack Saw
• Straight tin snips
• Torpedo Level
• Channel Locks
• Diagonal Cutter
• Lineman Pliers
• Hammer
• Hacksaw
• 3 lb. Hammer
• Utility Knife
• Flat File
• Round File

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.