Electrician

Position Requirements This position requires a Journeyman Electrician Certificate of Competency issued by Broward County and a CDL License. Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces electric parts and equipment, motors, street lighting, and electrical wiring systems. Responsibilities Perform electrical work in new construction, maintenance, and repair in municipal buildings and facilities. Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment including power appliances, motors, generators, conduit, switches, relays, control boxes, transformers, lighting fixtures, street lights, new services, bridges, and other electrical systems. Test electrical systems and equipment, detect causes of electrical failures and malfunctions; replace and/or repair components. Ensure compliance of electrical systems and equipment with applicable codes. Calculate line loading to determine wire and equipment size and capacity. Prepare sketches for electrical layouts and installation. Maintain records of work performed; submit reports as required. Select and obtain price bids for electrical equipment; order equipment; process paperwork. Assist in the supervision and training of employees, as needed. Read, interpret, and work from blueprints. Perform solar lighting repairs. Perform related work as required. Qualifications High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a vocational/technical certification in electric work and 5 years or more of experience at the journeyman level. Journeyman Electrician Certificate issued by the Broward County Central Examining Board. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days after hire. A Commercial Class B driver's license may be required depending on assigned location. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statutes. Work Schedule As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. Physical Standards Physical standards required to perform essential job functions: The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr