Electro Technician ($8,000 Hiring Bonus) - Prospect Lake Clean Water Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale
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Job Description
Department: Utility Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $27.03 - $41.91 Hourly
Job Number: TM038-14
Location Prospect Lake Clean Water Center, FL
Description:
Hiring Incentive Bonus Available! The City of Fort Lauderdale is now offering an $8,000 signing bonus to an external candidate who successfully completes the selection process and is hired as an Electro Technician for the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center (current City employees are not eligible for the Hiring Incentive Bonus). We are currently hiring for other Electro Technician positions at other City locations. Please note that only the position working at the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center is eligible for the signing bonus.
Maintains electrical controls and associated equipment at water and wastewater plants, wastewater and water distribution facilities, wellfields, and tanks. Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, calibrates, programs, modifies, upgrades and tests a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment and software related to the water treatment plant and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces electrical, electronic and instrument systems and equipment. Services SCADA system and monitors, flowmeters, pump station alarm (dialers), and security systems (CCTV) in secured locations.
- Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
- Installs, maintains, repairs, and tests industrial electrical wiring systems, fixtures, motors, generators, transformers, and other industrial electrical and/or electronic equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintains switches, switch components, and transformers.
- Tests equipment for possible electrical trouble; repairs industrial electrical equipment and related components.
- Repairs and replaces industrial electrical and/or electronic panels, fuses, switches, and wiring.
- Lays out, tests, calibrates, and installs instruments and related devices used for controlling automatic equipment for measuring flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
- Maintains adequate records relating to installation, maintenance, testing, repair, and replacement of instruments, controls, and related devices.
- Procures parts and services as needed.
- Assists in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- May be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs to malfunctioning electrical, electronic and/or instrument systems.
- Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Have successfully graduated from an accredited high school or trade school, or possess an acceptable G.E.D. certificate, preferably supplemented with trade courses in industrial electricity, electronics or instrumentation.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience with instrumentation and controls.
- A relevant Associate's or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
- Electrician Journeyman License or Certification in Electronics is preferred.
- To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written; oral and performance-based testing; skills assessment; interview; employment check, background investigation; medical examination; and drug screen. For Public Safety positions, the process additionally includes polygraph examinations and psychological evaluations. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
- Yes
- No
- No high school diploma or equivalent
- Successfully graduated from high school or trade school, or possess an acceptable G.E.D. certificate, preferably supplemented with trade courses in industrial electricity, electronics or instrumentation
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in industrial electricity, electronics or instrumentation, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in industrial electricity, electronics or instrumentation, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in industrial electricity, electronics or instrumentation, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 or more years
- I do not possess any of the licenses or certifications listed below
- Certification in Electronics
- Valid Journeyman's Electrician License
- Valid Journeyman's Electrician License in Broward County or reciprocal County in Florida
- No
- Yes
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