Electrician II - Austin Facilities Management

About This Position

 

The Electrician II position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across various City of Austin facilities, including EMS and Fire Stations. This position involves a range of electrical tasks, collaborating with facility managers and staff. This includes maintenance, repairs, inspections, and coordination of electrical work in City of Austin buildings. If you’re looking for a job that utilizes your exceptional electrical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

 

Job Description:

Electrician II

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position leads and performs tasks in repair, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and circuits.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Pulls wire, conduit, cable, etc.
• Connects power cables to equipment, including generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc.
• Conducts on-the-job training. Assigns duties and monitor task completion.
• Uses various electrician hand tools, including snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc.
• Operates soldering tools.
• Reads profiles and blueprints.
• Measures, cuts, and bends wire and conduit using rulers and hand tools.
• Installs wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Installs conductors.
• Splices electrical wiring, including stripping insulation, twisting wires together, soldering tape, appling terminal caps, etc.
• Operates various power saws, such as radial arm, skill, etc.
• Operates drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc.
• Operates electronic testing equipment.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic electricity.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction.
• Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction.
• Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) years experience in repair, testing, maintenance or installation or electrical systems or equipment.
• One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education, with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Appropriate licensing may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Texas Journeymen or Master Electrician Licensure or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of electrical systems in commercial buildings.
• Experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS) i.e. work order system or software.
• Experience with the National Electrical Code (NEC), City of Austin Building Codes and ordinances.
• Experience pulling permits and coordinating building inspections.
• Experience working as a service electrician for a municipality or other government entity.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

 

Notes to Candidate:

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Days & Hours:

Monday through Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening, weekend, & holiday work may be required to meet business needs.
Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.

Location: 

411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702

Salary Range: Commensurate

About working for Austin Facilities Management and the City of Austin:
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Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military/Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification:
This position is classified as NON-EXEMPT.

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.