Industrial Electrician in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at City of Fort Lauderdale
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City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301, United States
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Position Title: Industrial Electrician
Department: Utility Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $27.03 - $41.91 Hourly
Job Number: TM060-16
Location CMS Building - 4250 NW 10th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, FL
Description:
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.
Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
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.
Department: Utility Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $27.03 - $41.91 Hourly
Job Number: TM060-16
Location CMS Building - 4250 NW 10th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, FL
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
Installs, tests, troubleshoots, replaces, and maintains electrical and electronic systems and their components in a water or wastewater treatment plans, and at all distribution and collection facilities, including wellfields, lift stations, tanks, and storm stations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 30 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work out of bucket truck and work at moderate heights using ladder or scaffold. This position will be exposed to medium voltage (4,160 volts, 480 volts, etc.), will work around chemicals (chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, etc.), exposed to hydrogen sulfide as well as noisy areas and rotating equipment.
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.HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Installs, tests, troubleshoots, replaces, and maintains electrical and electronic systems and their components in a water or wastewater treatment plans, and at all distribution and collection facilities, including wellfields, lift stations, tanks, and storm stations.
In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Troubleshoot and replace 480 Volt Motors
- Installs and repairs electrical systems and devices including controls and motor starters
- Tests electrical systems and equipment; detects causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replaces and/or repairs components
- Ensures compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codes
- Reviews electrical projects for upgrades; reads and prepares electrical diagrams
- Maintains inventory and orders materials or services
- Maintains records of work performed
- Assists in preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
- Uses and knowledgeable of digital tools and asset management systems
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and applicable electrical codes
- Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals
- Calculates line loading leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacity
- Prepares sketches for electrical layouts and installation
- Read and interpret specifications, schematics, blueprints and diagrams
- 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:
- High School Diploma or an acceptable G.E.D. certificate or equivalency supplemented by a vocational / technical certification in electric work.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience at the journeyman level (4160 volt motor and switchgear experience preferred).
- Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
- 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/)
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 30 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work out of bucket truck and work at moderate heights using ladder or scaffold. This position will be exposed to medium voltage (4,160 volts, 480 volts, etc.), will work around chemicals (chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, etc.), exposed to hydrogen sulfide as well as noisy areas and rotating equipment.
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.HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.
For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com (link: GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.
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.
Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.
Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
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.
01
Are you currently a Full-Time Regular employee of the City of Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered "Yes" to Question 2, is your current position covered under Teamsters Local Union 769? Check "no" if not applicable.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board?
- No
- Yes
04
Do you currently possess, or can you obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid State of Florida Driver's License?
- No
- Yes
05
This position involves the following heavy physical demands: Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 30 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work out of bucket truck and work at moderate heights using ladder or scaffold. This position will be exposed to medium voltage (4,160 volts, 480 volts, etc.), will work around chemicals (chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, etc.), exposed to hydrogen sulfide as well as noisy areas and rotating equipment. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements (reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)?
- No
- Yes
06
Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency or equivalency supplemented by a vocational / technical certification in electric work?
- No
- Yes
07
If you have received a degree at an accredited college or university in a job-related field (such as electrical engineering), please indicate what type of degree you have obtained from those listed below.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- Associate's Degree
- None of the above
08
If you have received a degree at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, please indicate the area of concentration of the degree received (such as electrical engineering). If none, enter, "None".
09
How many years of experience as an electrician at the journeyman level or higher do you possess?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 or more years
10
Describe your years of experience as an electrician or industrial electrician in new construction and/or maintenance work. Please include the name(s) of your employer(s), your job title(s), and your duties and responsibilities while working in such roles. Do not state "see resume".
11
Do you have any experience as an electrician working on equipment rated for 4160 volts?
- Yes
- No
12
Please describe your experience working on equipment rated for 4160 volts. Do not state "see resume".
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