Industrial Electrician (Plant Electricians and Professional Electricians) at City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL · Davie, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Davie
About the Department
This is skilled, journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
Position 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.
- Converts facilities controls from outdated technology to an up to date SCADA (Supervisory, Control, And Data Acquisition) system
- Installs and repairs electrical systems and devices in and around city buildings
- 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 Qualifications
- 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. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
- 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.
- 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.
- Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
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. 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.
Other Qualifications
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.
