JOB
This position requires a Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by Broward County and a CDL License. You will not be considered without these licenses. The employee in this role installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces electric parts and equipment, motors, street lighting, and electrical wiring systems.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). The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.Performs electrical work in new construction, maintenance and repair in municipal buildings and facilitiesInstalls, maintains, modifies, and repairs electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment including power appliances, motors, generators, conduit, switches, relays, control boxes, transformers, lighting fixtures, street lights, new services, bridges, and other electrical systems and equipmentTests electrical systems and equipment, detects causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replaces and/or repairs componentsEnsures compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codesCalculates line loading leads to determine wire and equipment size and capacityPrepares sketches for electrical layouts and installationMaintains records of work performed; submits reports as requiredSelects and obtains price bids for electrical equipment; orders equipment; processes paper workAssists in the supervision and training of employees, as neededReads, interprets, and works from blueprintsPerform solar lighting repairsPerforms related work as required
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
