General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, including generators, building electrical systems, control systems, low voltage systems, HVAC, etc.; coordinates major repairs as needed, and performs related duties as required. Ensures Code compliance of industry standards. Reports to the Facility Management Superintendent.
Minimum Training And Experience
Education: High School diploma
Vocational/technical school training in electrical installation and repairExperience: Three to five years of experience in electricity, instrumentation, construction, mechanical
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Certifications
- Must possess Journeyman’s Electrical License
- Must obtain a valid commercial driver’s license
Preferred: Note:
- The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
- Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to operate a crane truck, air compressors, generators, meters, a computer, a wattmeter, electric acteator/controller, electrical hand tools, and a variety of electrical and mechanical tools and equipment.
- Must be able to exert in excess of one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of twenty pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds.
Other Information
Essential Job Functions
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical components and equipment, including but not limited to general electrical wiring, control panels, electrical outlets, switches, breakers, light fixtures, circuits, etc.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and system problems; schedules and performs routine repair work or parts replacement.
Coordinates major repairs with vendors/ service providers as necessary.
Performs preventive maintenance on generators and ensures generators are always ready for emergency use.
Assists in maintaining and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Repairs and adjusts magnetic security door locks and other locking systems.
Assists other facility maintenance staff with duties as necessary.
Reads and interprets construction plans, specifications, technical repair manuals, operating guides, schematics, wiring diagrams, shop drawings, and code books.
Operates a vehicle, trucks, man-lift equipment, bucket truck, mechanic’s tools, electrician’s tools, other hand and power tools, etc.; operates general office equipment including a computer and telephone; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned equipment.
Maintains equipment maintenance history within a work order management system and other software systems as may be required. Provides adequate records of labor, materials and equipment used in the completion of work orders, maintain maintenance logs, operation logs, computer reports and wiring schematics.
Orders and maintains inventory of necessary supplies, materials and parts.
Prepares and submits daily work reports as required.
Performs all work in accordance with all applicable electrical codes, policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality; ensures the timely completion of all assignments.
Is responsible for ensuring that all electrical work and devices are consistent with specifications and local electrical codes, and reviews electrical plans as necessary.
Attends training, meetings, etc., as required to enhance job knowledge, skills and professional licenses.
Additional Job Functions
Performs stand-by duties on a 24-hour basis; rotates stand-by with co-workers.
Performs Other Related Duties As Required.
Health & Wellness
Employee Health Center (EHC)
The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, onsite Rx, and annual physicals with no copays.
Wellness Benefit
The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.
Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of
- Saving money on insurance premiums
- Earning up to $505 in HRA funds
- Being proactive about your health
- Helping to keep City health insurance premiums low
Health Insurance (In-network)
- $1,000 individual deductible
- $3,000 family deductible
- Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance
- Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copay
Health insurance deductions below Per Pay Period
PlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00
Dental Insurance
- Preventative services covered at 100% in-network
- Major services covered at 50% in-network
- Annual maximum of $1,750
Prescription Benefits
- $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary
- Mail order and specialty pharmacy available
Vision Care
- $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay
- In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copay
Aquatic & Fitness Center
The CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.
Other Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
Holidays and Leave
Paid Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Four floating holidays (two personal)
Vacation Leave
Years of ServiceRegular FT0 to 580 hours each year5 to 10120 hours each year10 or More160 hours each year
Sick Time
- 80 hours annually on January 1st
- Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following year
Holiday Bonus
- Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday Bonus
Employee Tenure
- Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)
Retirement
Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.
General Retirement
General Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City.
- City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2%
- Vesting: 5 years of service
Supplemental Retirement
457 Plan
Benefits
Designed for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include:
- Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment
- Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency
- For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment.
Roth IRA
- Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.
- General Employees are all City of NMB employees that are not eligible for PEBA.
Life Insurance
Basic Term Life/AD&D
- Policy of $10,000 paid for by the City
Voluntary Term Life
- Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary
- Can also be purchased for spouse and/or children
General Employee*—Additional Term Life
- Mandatory coverage
- Employee benefit—1x annual salary
- Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000
Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determine eligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.
