ELECTRICIAN I

JOB TITLE:

Electrician I

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD915

PAY GRADE:

6

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Facilities Maintenance

REPORTS TO:

Electrician II

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

STARTING PAY:

$24.50/hr.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Electrician II, this position performs routine installation and maintenance work on electrical equipment. Repairs, replaces, relocates, and installs equipment in accordance with National Electrical Code and adhering to all pertinent safety practices and regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs electrical systems.
• Responds as directed to electrical problems and emergencies in other City departments.
• Maintains, repairs, and replaces all lighting in or on City property.
• Performs electrical service work on control circuits, motor starters, heating and air conditioning controls, etc., with voltages ranging from low voltage devices to 480 volt.
• Installs and connects transformers and all related equipment.
• Investigates and repairs discrepancies.
• Monitors for unsafe conditions or improper equipment use and take the necessary steps to rectify.
• Install and replaces equipment.
• Reads wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Maintains good relations with all City departments as well as supply houses and other outside contacts.
• Performs other electrical and non-electrical duties that may be assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of four years of experience in electrical maintenance with motor control theory, electrical troubleshooting, and new electrical installation. City of Amarillo Journeyman Electrician’s License preferred, Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Electrical Code Requirements.
• Knowledge of test equipment and calibration standards for telemetry and communications equipment associated with wastewater systems.

• Knowledge and understanding of drawings, schematics, and electrical standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety equipment required for safe performance of duties, including gloves, goggles, hardhats, breathing devices, etc.
• Ability to operate Volt-amp meter, Electrical hand tools, Ram set, Capacitor tester, Megger, Telephone hand set, Volt-amp recording equipment
• Ability to operate variety of bucket trucks, Aerial trucks, Forklifts and Ditching equipment.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also walk, balance, climb, crawl, crouch, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, push, pull, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.