Industrial Electrician bei City of Tuscaloosa, AL

About the Department

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work associated with installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems/equipment.

Position Duties

The following duties are normal for this classification.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

Performs electrical work on city buildings, equipment, systems, and related facilities; installs, repairs, and maintains a variety of electrical systems and equipment; coordinates projects with other trade professionals, electrical utility company, or outside contractors as required.

Ensures that physical structures, equipment/system operations, and repair/maintenance activities are in compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, and specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Performs maintenance and repair of the airport runway lighting system at the Tuscaloosa National Airport; follows Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards and the techniques taught through the certification program(s).

Maintain and operate Tuscaloosa Amphitheater lighting control systems during events.  Ensure proper stage voltage and amperage remain available during performances.

Responds to work orders or requests to conduct various repair/maintenance projects; calculates/estimates time and material needed to complete projects; plans work activities to minimize down time in offices, work areas, or public areas; conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, and facilities to identify necessary repairs; reports potentially hazardous or dangerous situations; responds to emergency situations.

Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of electrical fixtures, systems, equipment, and related components in compliance with applicable codes.

Performs various skilled/semi-skilled tasks associated with installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment; troubleshoots electrical problems; builds and installs electrical services; troubleshoots and repairs problems in computer assisted lighting systems and larger motor control systems; repairs defective electrical systems; replaces lighting control relays; replaces motors and pumps; installs sub-panels; installs/replaces indoor/outdoor lighting fixtures; installs/replaces electrical receptacles and light switches; installs wiring and conduits for electrical equipment; replaces breakers and fuses; replaces, light bulbs, ballasts, and batteries; maintains fire exit lights; welds/solders metal components.

Performs other skilled/semi-skilled tasks associated with facilities maintenance projects; helps maintain heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems; repairs plumbing leaks; repairs commodes and urinals; replaces sinks; builds and repairs cabinets; hangs doors and installs door hardware; performs general preventive maintenance tasks.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with department projects, which may include a utility truck, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, pump, torch, saw, drill, drill press, conduit benders, cable/wire pullers, electrician tools, testing instruments, meters, gauges, circuit tracer, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, ladder, or measuring devices.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, HVAC control system, e-mail, or other computer programs.

Tests continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; inspects/tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; makes appropriate adjustments, repairs, or replacements; reports problem situations.

Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, tools, and work areas in good condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Monitors inventory levels of parts, equipment, tools, or supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct projects and work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials as needed.

Reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, lighting control reports, electrical diagrams, mechanical diagrams, blueprints, specifications, codes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, or other documentation.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, vendors/suppliers, service contractors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new materials, methods, trends and advances in the profession; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Must be available for call out 24 hours a day.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.

Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Department.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers and managers.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in electrical systems and industrial electrical maintenance; three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial/industrial electrical systems/equipment, HVAC maintenance, and general building maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must obtain and maintain valid Airfield Lighting Maintenance certification within two years of employment.  Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.  This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens. 

Other Qualifications

The following requirements are normal for this classification.  Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, tools, and equipment, such as a utility truck, air compressor, generator, pressure washer, pump, torch, saw, drill, drill press, conduit benders, cable/wire pullers, electrician tools, testing instruments, meters, gauges, circuit tracer, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, ladder, or measuring devices. Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

DATA CONCEPTION:  Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. 

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:  Requires the ability to read a variety of informational, electrical, and mechanical documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.  Requires the ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

INTELLIGENCE:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

VERBAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE:  Requires the ability to inspect items visually for proper length, width, and shape.

MOTOR COORDINATION:  Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using job-related equipment and in operating motor vehicles.

MANUAL DEXTERITY:  Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, job-related equipment, control knobs, switches, etc.  Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.  Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION:  Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under moderate when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:  Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).