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Pensacola, Florida, United States
Onsite
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SUMMARY: Under general supervision, is responsible for the installation, diagnosis, and repairing of electrical systems in county buildings, including jail facilities. Performs other maintenance duties as needed, including work on various control systems, heating and air conditioning systems and plumbing. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs a wide variety of moderately complex construction tasks, preventative maintenance and repair work on equipment, building components, electrical systems and facilities.
Builds additions to existing electrical systems.
Installs electrical conduit, wires, panels, fixtures and switches.
Oversee the work of Electrical Systems Technician I.
Determines causes of problems and repairs malfunctions in high voltage switch gear and electrical distribution systems.
Troubleshoots and repairs electronic jail door control systems.
Act as an inspector for electrical contractors.
Troubleshoots and repairs various systems including access-control, video camera surveillance, fire alarms, paging, fuel dispensing and cable TV wiring.
Provide for periodic re-lamping of light fixtures in various county facilities.
Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, circuits, and electrical components of machinery and equipment.
Inspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, and power circuits.
Isolates defects in wiring, circuit breakers, fuses, switches, sockets, and other elements and replaces faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems.
Interprets blueprints sketches and schematic drawing of electrical circuits.
Mounts motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.
Repairs magnetic starters and remote start-stop stations; operates and maintains high-and low-voltage switches; and installs rigid, thin wall, and flexible conduit.
Assists in the maintenance and renovation of electrical service.
Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May provide direction to an Electrical Systems Technician I. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus at least five years of building maintenance experience which included preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment, access control systems, video surveillance systems, fire alarms and paging systems, buildings and facilities.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. The employee reads blue-prints and operation manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, trigonometry and physics. Employee computes formulas, does estimates in amperage, voltage, etc.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Texas Driver's License. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier. Must pass a criminal background check.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of moderately complex electrical construction and repair and related safety standards. Ability to perform complex maintenance and repair work while observing safety procedures. Ability to work independently. Ability to operate and maintain a variety of power tools, manual tools and equipment. Ability to perform necessary mathematical calculations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and officials. Ability to operate a voltmeter and electrical test equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Employee stands while doing electrical installation and performing checks and testing of equipment. Employee crawls while inspecting electrical equipment in mechanical rooms and while repairing vehicles, lawn mowers, etc. Employee climbs while testing circuits in mechanical rooms and working on ceilings and the tops of buildings. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee lifts parts such as generators, piping, armatures and light poles. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. Employee works on fan belts, emergency generators, electrical control doors, etc. Employee installs and relocates outlets, performs circuit tests and troubleshoots a variety of electrical problems. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud dependent upon the work assignments the employee is carrying out.
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Job Post End Date -
04-04-2026