Electrician

City of Palm Beach Gardens • Full-time • Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States • $58,904 - $94,247 / year • 3m ago

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Summary

Performs electrical maintenance and repair of City properties. Maintains lighting and electrical functions of all City-owned properties and facilities, to include new construction.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
This position is supervised by the Operations Manager or designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
This position acts as a supervisor to the Maintenance Technician. This position may also include supervision of part-time, volunteers or temporary workers as assigned.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

Troubleshoots lighting and electrical problems of City properties, including electric motors, generators and pumps (single and three phase)
Maintains interior and exterior lighting of all municipal areas of the City, including recreational facilities
Operates bucket truck for major repairs on high voltage outside lighting
Performs electrical wiring changes on remodeling of facilities
Installs computer and phone circuitry in all municipal buildings and grounds
Removes old electrical outlets and installs new outlets and wiring
Operates listed machines as required
Responsible for the coordination, inspection, and record keeping of electric-related service contracts, such as providing access to City facilities, escorting when necessary, and electronic filing of inspection reports
Instructs staff in the clean and efficient maintenance of work areas
Ensures safe and efficient working order of equipment
Performs regular inspections of equipment
Ensures the preventive maintenance program is completed on schedule
Plans and evaluates preventive maintenance schedules for assigned facilities and special projects
Reviews work orders daily assigned to the unit, creates schedules, and assigns employees for same
Ensures that all subordinate hours are logged into the work order system
Maintains and completes accurate records.
Document work in approved work order software; log hours in daily work orders and special projects
Purchases equipment, parts and supplies used for facility maintenance. Track purchases on purchasing card and reconcile monthly. Monitor purchase order balances.
Assists with development of short and long-range plans, as well as goals, objectives, and performance measurements as it pertains to electrical components.
Gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations
Assists in the preparation of bid specifications for equipment, maintenance work, and special projects
Prepares performance evaluations for assigned employees and presents the evaluation to the employee with necessary counseling or direction as needed.
Performs payroll functions, verifies work times, reviews leave time, and finalizes timecards for the assigned unit.
Efficiently and effectively develops work schedules for entire unit based on priority.
Tracks spending on purchasing card, reconciles monthly statements, and monitors purchase order balances.
Trains staff on procedures, operation of equipment, and standard protocols as necessary
Position requires after hour response to electrical failures and other technical advice or guidance. Response can be through telephonic verbal consultation or may require a physical response to a city facility as needed.
Communicates effectively with all staff, both verbally and in writing, on a daily basis
Enforces City rules and regulations
Assists in the preparation of estimates of labor, material, and equipment needs, upon request
Works within budgetary limitations
Performs duties as assigned during emergency response conditions
Performs any other related duties as required or assigned and responds to emergency calls as needed.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Ability to operate and maintain City-owned vehicles as department needs require

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent, and
Vocational/technical training in electrical systems, and
Journeyman Electrician license required, and
Considerable experience in a related field, or
Any related combination of training and experience

Special Qualifications/Preferences

Valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record
Journeyman Electrician license required.

Eligibility:Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

Health Insurance:Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows

TIERHMOPPOHDHP
Employee Only$0$0$0
Family$58.00$110.00$30.00

On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center:Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center

Dental Insurance:PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost

Life Insurance:Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost

Short Term Disability:Non-probationary employees eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.

Long Term Disability:60% of salary up to $5,000 monthly, provided at no cost

Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.

Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.

Pension Plan:Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Holidays:Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.

Personal Leave:Sixteen (16) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work. Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.

Optional Voluntary Benefits:Employee Rental Assistance Program, Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF Program.