ELECTRICIAN

Electrician

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking an Electrician to join its Facilities Management & Development team. The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Troubleshoot, maintain, manage and upgrade existing electrical installation systems.
• Research and analyze the causes of failures.
• Repair, replace and install new equipment components and related hardware to maximize function.
• Provide preventive maintenance ensuring safe and clean operating conditions.
• Prepare and update various records, logs and reports.
• Respond to emergency calls for various types of electrical failures and shutdowns.
• Research technical product specifications.
• Assist in the inventory control management of electrical parts and components to provide appropriate supply levels.
• Inspect field locations to determine the appropriate type and placement of electrical components for installation.

Working conditions involve considerable physical exertion, such as regular climbing of ladders, lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time. There are occasional exposures to extreme levels of temperature, air pollution, noise pollution, chemical gases and substances, and/or contagious diseases or physical trauma conditions of a short-term disabling nature, such as broken bones or temporary loss of sight or hearing.

Minimum requirements include a high school degree or a GED certificate, successful completion of an apprentice electrician program approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or the equivalent as recognized by the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board. A valid State of Texas Journeyman Electrician License is required. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving. May require a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. Applicants with the following attributes are highly preferred:

• The ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, design specifications, City Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, and experience in installation and maintenance of high and low voltage distribution systems.
• Knowledge of operating heavy equipment such as high-reach bucket truck, derrick digger, ditching machines.
• Successful applicant must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 18.