Electrician

Job Title

Electrician

Job Summary

To perform work in the maintenance, repair, and installation of various types of electrical equipment related to Racine County buildings.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair and install new lighting, motors, power distribution and DDC equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair fire alarm systems, security alarm systems and various other building related automation control equipment.
• Conduct monthly emergency generator tests at assigned buildings. As directed inspect test and perform minor maintenance on emergency generating equipment at remote sites.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, electric doors, and cell doors. As necessary replace security system equipment, components, door control touch screen monitors, power supplies etc.
• Test and repair Court's security alarm system as needed.
• As necessary provide additional help to electrical contractors and/or control vendors who may be on site working and/or upgrading equipment.
• Able to review and clearly understand electrical and control schematics and drawings
• As necessary and directed assist other divisions and/or department with electrical needs as authorized.
• Able to respond to after hour emergencies as requested.
• Must be a self-thinker, self-starter and motivated.
• Must be detail oriented and take initiative and stewardship in properly maintaining the county buildings

Qualifications

Qualifications Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year of post high school education at an accredited school.
• Current Wisconsin Journeyman's electrician's card.
• Three to five years experience as a Journeyman Electrician with an emphases in commercial building electrical systems. This includes but is not limited to: DDC Building Automation HVAC Controls, Honeywell EBI Fire / Security Controls, Security Door Control systems and frequency drives.
• Three to five years working as a foreman within the trades. In lieu of, will consider work overall experience.
• If required at a future date be able to obtain within 60 days of hire a City of Racine Supervising Electrician Certification
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Physical Qualifications

• Continuous (67-100% of workday) standing, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 1-10 pounds, light handling and light to medium fingering.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) climbing, ascending/descending ladders while carrying objects, hearing, use of near and far vision, bending/twisting, lifting and carrying objects weighing 11-20 pounds, pushing/pulling objects weighing 11-20 pounds, and medium handling.
• Occasional (1-33% of workday) walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, balancing, reaching, feeling, talking, lifting, and carrying objects weighing 21-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling objects weighing 41-80 pounds on wheels, and high handling and fingering.

Working Conditions

• Continuous (67-100% of workday) inside work, exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) heights above 12 feet from a ladder.
• Occasional (1-33% of workday) exposure to noise and vibrations, chemical and burn hazards, exposure to dust and physically confined workspaces.

Equipment Used

• Measuring and metering devices, hand tools, corded /cordless power tools, automobile, truck, breathing apparatus and personal protection equipment.

Employee Benefits Non-Exempt Courthouse Employees

Full Time, Regular Employees (40 hours per week)

Health Insurance Coverage:

• Racine County is self-insured. The Third-Party Administrator is UnitedHealthcare. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment.
• Premium sharing: Racine County pays 85%, employee pays 15%.
• IN NETWORK: Individual deductible $400, family deductible $800 per calendar year. After the deductible is met, the plan pays 80% of allowable charges. Out-of-pocket maximum per calendar year is $2000 for individual and $4000 for family.
• OUT OF NETWORK: Individual deductible is $800, family deductible $1600 per calendar year. After the deductible is met, the plan pays 60% of allowable charges. Out-of-pocket maximum per calendar year is $3000 for individual and $6000 for family.
• Prescription drug, vision, and mail order maintenance drug benefits.

Dental Insurance Coverage: Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment. Choose either basic coverage or premium coverage.

Basic coverage:

• Racine County is self-insured. The Third-Party Administrator for basic dental coverage is UnitedHealthcare.
• Individual deductible $25, family deductible $75 per family per year.
• No deductible for diagnostic or preventative services.
• Co Insurance 80% of usual and customary charges of covered services paid. Maximum of $1200/year per person.
• Fully paid insurance premium by Racine County.
• No orthodontic coverage.

Premium dental coverage (Anthem/Dentacare):

• No deductibles
• 100% coverage at participating dental center
• Employee pays for lab work (prosthetics, i.e., caps, crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Premium sharing Employee pays difference between basic coverage and Dentacare.
• Orthodontic coverage - Employee pays 50% of the fee up to a maximum payment by the employee of $695.
• Choose one dental clinic from a provided list for services.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Optional - Regular full-time employees are eligible to contribute to two flexible spending accounts: Health Care Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Newly hired employees may enroll by submitting an enrollment form to Human Resources within thirty (30) calendar days from their date of hire.

Life Insurance:

• Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty days of employment.
• The County provides Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage in the amount equal to one times the employee's annual base salary rounded to the nearest $1000.
• An employee can elect to pay for additional life and dependent life insurance on a payroll deduction. The premium is determined by age and increment of insurance.

Casual Days and Short-Term Disability

Casual Days:

• Employees accrue five casual days per calendar year. Unused casual days will be paid out. Upon completion of introductory period, newly hired employees will receive pro-rated casual time at the rate of one half day for every full month remaining in the calendar year, not to exceed five (5) full days.

Short-Term Disability:

• Eligible after completion of six (6) months of service in a benefit-eligible position and upon successful completion of the introductory period. After a twelve (12) day elimination period, eligible employees may receive short-term disability coverage for a period of up to thirteen (13) weeks. All short-term disability coverage will be at 60% pay.

Long Term Disability Program:

• Coverage becomes effective after six (6) months of continuous employment in a benefit-eligible position and upon completion of the elimination period. The elimination period is 90 days of continuous employment subject to the conditions of short-term disability (90 days). Racine County pays the full premium amount for covered employees. In the event of a total disability due to injury or illness,