7345-Electrician

Compensation Range: $73.6750 hourly / $153,244.00Annually Recruitment ID: PEX-View phone number on click.appcast.io Appointment Type Permanent Exempt, full-time position up to three years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. The mission of the San Francisco Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of San Francisco and its visitors from fires, natural disasters, accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other causes requiring a rapid and skilled response by land or water; serve the needs of its most vulnerable residents through community paramedicine, and save lives and reduce suffering by providing emergency medical services; prevent harm through prevention services and education programs; and to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination, and values health, wellness, cultural diversity, and equity. Job Description Under general supervision performs skilled electrical work in connection with the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of electrical systems under 600 volts, machinery and equipment; may exercise work direction over craftsmen involved in such work; and performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for: print reading, installing, maintaining, testing and repairing electrical equipment; inspecting and repairing generating equipment; cutting, bending and installing rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and pulling conductors; setting up and using ladders, staging, aerial lift trucks and light towers, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). May involve work with high voltage (277 Volt - 480 Volt) equipment and installation, maintenance, testing and repair of traffic signal equipment. Nature of work involves physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; exposure to hazardous environments where injuries may be encountered.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Installs, maintains, tests and repairs electrical distribution systems and devices such as lighting, power circuits, fixtures, transformers, programmable logical controls (PLC), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), motors, motor controls, process controls, auxiliary lighting systems, life safety systems, electronic controls, relays, regulators, branch circuit breakers, main distribution circuit breakers, irrigation control systems, and other related electrical equipment which may be in confined spaces. Inspects and repairs generating equipment and UPS (uninterrupted power supply) and its auxiliary accessories. Cuts, bends and installs rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and pulls current carrying conductors. Erects and uses ladders, scaffolds, manlifts, staging, aerial lift trucks and light towers. Communicates via two-way radios and telephones. May install, maintain, test and repair traffic signal equipment. Prepares and submits reports for time, and material used reports on work accomplished. Inspects, tests and repairs emergency generator transfer switches and automatic dispatch lighting systems. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: various types of electrical equipment and methods of installation and of the tools, materials and equipment necessary to the maintenance and repair of such installations; of electrical codes in the National Electrical Code, San Francisco Electrical Code, local codes, General Order 95 and California state electrical safety orders; of existing safety codes, ordinances and regulations. Ability and Skill to: read drawings, ladder diagrams, schematics, sketches and blueprints; inspect equipment, perform routine maintenance and identify, correct and report electrical problems; oral and written communication skills; mathematical skills to do simple arithmetic computations and basic algebra. Requires considerable skill in the use and handling of electrical equipment and tools used in the electrical trade. Qualifications Education: Completion of a recognized Apprenticeship program (Inside Wireman Apprenticeship). Experience: One (1) year of journey level electrician experience. License and Certification: Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver license. Substitution: Additional experience as a journey level electrician may be substituted for the required electrician apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis. Six years of inside wireman experience equivalent to journey-level as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers may be substituted for the required experience. Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco