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Dallas, Texas, United States
Onsite
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Job Summary
Under minimum supervision, performs journeyman level electrician services installing, repairing, and maintaining the electrical equipment and fixtures of the City of Dallas properties and facilities.
Job Description
Overview
The Electrician is responsible for installation, repairs, and maintenance of the electrical equipment and fixtures of City of Dallas properties and facilities, including any labor or material used in airport field lighting, exhibit booths, city buildings, pump stations, civil defense sirens, traffic signal lighting, water and wastewater plants and other facilities or equipment used in connection with the use of electrical energy inside or outside a building or property in compliance with federal, state, and city codes updated by the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) adopted by TDLR.
Essential Functions
1. Performs electrical work in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment, lighting, and power circuits for the city facilities; develops and implements plans and specifications for maintenance and electrical renovation projects.
2. Troubleshoots electrical and electronic apparatus, motors, controls, and equipment by using schematics to ensure electrical power compatibility and safety of components.
3. Installs, repairs and maintains various electrical equipment such as control circuits, lighting circuits, motors, switch gear for new, temporary and existing construction and ensures equipment conforms to electrical and safety codes.
4. Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with electrical codes; tests circuits and electric components to locate broken connections or defective current-control mechanisms.
5. Documents maintenance and repair activities to provide accurate records of work performed; trains apprentice or assistant level electricians on electrical systems installation and repair procedures to ensure work is accomplished according to specifications. Attends various training sessions to develop skills and expertise. Transitions knowledge to more junior electricians.
6. Performs preventative maintenance work on electrical equipment and fixtures to detect electrical hazards; connects, pulls, and lays wires according to diagrams to install and repair fixtures.
7. Reads medium complexity blueprints or electrical diagrams to determine locations of equipment and conformance to building and safety codes.
8. Performs other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
High School Diploma or a 2-year technical degree.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience performing electrical maintenance and technical tasks, preferably in a municipal environment.
Licenses and Certifications
Equivalency
Other Requirements
*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Advanced knowledge of electrical codes and regulations.
2. Ability to provide technical expertise and direction to other electricians.
3. Ability to make accurate estimates of time, materials, and labor required for installing equipment or making repairs.
4. Skill in reading various medium complexity schematic diagrams and blueprints, troubleshooting electrical systems, and developing timely resolutions.
5. Ability to use various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing and/or troubleshooting equipment.
6. Skill in customer service and conflict resolution.
7. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
8. Skill in establishing and maintaining strong and effective relationships.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.