Electrician I

Journeyman Electrician

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Logistics. This is a highly skilled position as a journeyman electrician. Strong working knowledge and experience in all activities of electrical and telecommunications in construction, maintenance and repair of electrical power, lighting, communication systems, of City facilities and equipment, with a general knowledge of HVAC systems and operations. Uses test equipment, such as a voltmeter and an ohmmeter. This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tornado, tropical storm, ice storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Essential Duties

• Plans wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, controllers and fuse boxes, in compliance with blueprints, schematic drawings and sketches.
• Responsible for the installation of equipment and fixtures, such as motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers, controllers and breaker boxes, according to blueprints, schematic drawings and sketches.
• Install wiring and fixtures conforming to the specifications of local electrical codes.
• Use test equipment, such as a voltmeter and an ohmmeter.
• Works from written work orders, oral instructions, blueprints, layouts, sketches, specifications, e-mails and digital communication.
• Investigates complaints and endeavors to maintain good public relations with colleagues in the City and with the public.
• Inspect wiring and fixtures for conformance to specifications of local and national electrical codes.
• Keeps time and material records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and electrical systems to the component level, boiler and chilled water systems, HVAC and associated building environmental controls, street lighting, telecommunication system(s) and lift station operation and monitoring controls.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat, cold, inclement weather) and be able to perform manual labor (digging, heavy lifting, etc.).
• Ability to work at heights well above ground level from/out of various types of equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-focused and effective relationships with team members, other agencies, other departments, leaders and the general public.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and techniques used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the materials, tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work assigned.
• Ability to understand and transmit verbal, written and digital instructions.
• General and technical knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building and electrical systems to the component level, boiler and chilled water systems, air conditioning and associated building environmental controls, street lighting, telecommunication systems and lift station operation and monitoring controls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.
• Five (5) years' experience as a journeyman electrician preferred.
• Florida Class B CDL License, with air brake endorsement, (or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment).

A comparable amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally - Lift/Carry: 25+ lbs., Push/Pull: 26+ lbs., Climb, Crawl, Sit.
• Frequently - Twist/Turn, Reach Above Shoulder, Reach Outward, Drive.
• Constantly - Lift/Carry: 25 lbs. or less, Push/Pull: 25 lbs. or less. Handling/Fine Motor Skills, Stand, Walk.

Risk/Safety Conditions:

• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (i.e., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment).
• This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and may include completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.

Work Environment:

• Work requires moderate to extreme exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, strong odors, or dust).
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Panama City is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative/Action Employer