Electrician I

Job Title

This position supervises, monitors, coordinates, and upgrades the electrical and instrumentation systems at the water treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, and vacuum sewage systems. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Assistant Utilities Director.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.

• Coordinates & performs repairs, replacements, and routine scheduled maintenance of electrical components.
• Coordinates & performs maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, electrical equipment, and other related equipment.
• Prepares and maintains accurate maintenance and repair records. Uses and maintains a wide variety of electrical tools and test equipment.
• Performs installation of electrical conduit, wire systems, motor components, and related electrical devices.
• Observes standard operating procedures, safety practices, and follows NEC Code and NFPA guidelines.
• Identifies existing or potential facility or equipment failure and reports the problem to supervisor.
• May perform minor excavation of job sites by manual labor or the use of various equipment.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains various power tools and equipment.
• Performs routine on-call shifts as assigned.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of relevant industry and/or professional experience in industrial electric. Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered. 6 months candidate will have to be enrolled in motor control training. Candidate must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of electrical circuits.

Knowledge of water, wastewater, and collection utility construction and maintenance, and related rules, regulations, ordinances, and laws.

Knowledge of proper use of tools and safety practices.

Knowledge of machinery, pumps, and motors.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and circuitry.

Skill in responding quickly to critical situations and performing work assignments as instructed.

Skill in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.

Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electronic and electrical equipment and related circuitry, and other related equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Knowledge of Utilities Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package. PROBATION: All positions serve a (6) six month probationary period PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)

• Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
• Fully vested after eight (8) years

We have 14 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.

Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.

• Cigna Open Access Premier
• Cigna Open Access Base Plan

• Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO Plan

• Humana Insight Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health and Dependent Care

Employee Assistance Program

• An Employee Assistance Program offers covered employees and family members free and convenient access to a range of confidential and professional services to help address a variety of problems that may negatively affect employee or family member's well-being.

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance