Electrician II

City of San Antonio • Full-time • San Antonio, TX, US • $26 / hour • 1m ago

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, motors, and related equipment and in City-owned buildings. Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and high noise areas. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
5800 Historic Old Hwy. 90 W.

Work Hours
6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Shifts are subject to change to accommodate special events, evening coverage, rotating weekends, and holiday shift work, as dictated by business needs. On-call will be required to support non-operating hours.

Essential Job Functions

Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical fixtures and equipment such as wiring, lighting power appliances, machinery, overhead circuits, underground conduits, and pole lines.
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical motors and generators used in various pumping operations, may require frequent lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds.
Installs electrical hook-ups for special events.
Performs visual inspections and preventative maintenance on building equipment.
Repairs and maintains clocks, motors, and similar appliances in municipal buildings, climbing, balancing, walking, reaching, sitting, standing, bending and stooping as needed.
Performs re-lamping of picnic areas, recreational areas, parking lots, and airport runways and taxiways.
Installs electrical outlets, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, electrical panels, computer plugs, lighting systems, and other electrical components and equipment operating tools and equipment of the
electrical trade.
Installs security and landscape lighting.
Maintains an inventory of parts and equipment.
Maintains emergency lighting systems.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
Four (4) years of experience in dedicated electrical maintenance or construction.
Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician by the State of Texas.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to read and write English.
Basic computer skills.
One (1) year of experience using a work order system.
One (1) year of experience with CRM/SAP.
Valid Class "B" Driver's License (CDL).

Applicant Information

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trades.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, including working with high voltage.
Knowledge of city, state, and national electrical codes.
Knowledge of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.
Skill in operating standard tools, equipment, and testing devices of the trade.
Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.
Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems, devices, machines, and equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and high noise areas.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.