ELECTRICIAN-PARKS AND RECREATION

Salary: $49,342.72 - $87,040.55 Annually
Location : Parks & Recreation Department 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 637-03PR
Department: PARKS DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


This is skilled work in a lead position for maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical fixtures, equipment, and systems.


Work involves responsibility for servicing of lighting equipment, motorized electrical units, generators, transformers and related circuitry. Employees must apply electrical trade skills to a variety of installations, office equipment, and structural wiring. Assignments are often received in the form of wiring diagrams, blueprints or equipment service manuals. Supervision may be exercised over one or more maintenance workers. Under general supervision, performs a variety of journey level electrician work in maintaining all City owned assets.

Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Examples of Duties


Troubleshoots a variety of electrical equipment/system problems in order to identify the nature and extent of the maintenance/repair problem, identify the type of repair/preventive measure needed, identify potential safety issues and/or find the fault in the system.


Obtains materials, supplies, and equipment needed to complete assigned electrical project/work order following City procurement procedures.


Estimates/determines materials, supplies, equipment, and time needed to complete assigned electrical work order/project in order to facilitate scheduling, identify approximate costs and staffing needs, identify type/amount of materials needed, and or ensure materials, supplies, and equipment needed are available.


Performs a variety of routine electrical maintenance/repairs in order to maintain facility/equipment in operating condition, ensure safe work environment and/or ensure electrical service is not interrupted.


Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical equipment/services in order to identify potential problems, minimize need for emergency repairs, and or maximize the useful life of the equipment.


Interacts with the public and or other staff in order to answer questions or identify their service needs.

Executes purchase orders authorized by the department director.


This position does not have final procurement authority.


Performs related work as directed or required.

Typical Qualifications


Knowledge of established safety procedures for performing a variety of skilled electrical construction, maintenance, and repair work.


Knowledge of types of materials appropriate for use in a variety of skilled electrical construction, maintenance, and repair work.


Knowledge of electric system troubleshooting procedures and techniques.


Knowledge of electric circuit/load principles.


Knowledge of the National Electric Code.


Knowledge of tools and equipment used for a variety of skilled electrical work.


Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints/schematic drawings used for a variety of skilled electrical projects.


Ability to troubleshoot a variety of electrical problems.


Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


Ability to determine the tools/equipment needed to complete the assigned project.


Ability to climb a ladder.


Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and reach to complete a variety of work assignments.


Ability to determine the type/amount of materials needed to complete the assigned project.


Ability to analyze problems and identify possible solutions.


Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division.


Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. without assistance.


Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities.


Ability to estimate the time needed to complete an assigned project.


Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs on tools/equipment used in completing a variety of skilled electrical projects.


Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, department officials and the general public.


Knowledge of operating and maintenance procedures for a variety of generating equipment, motors, and related equipment.


Knowledge of safety procedures for storing/disposing of a variety of hazardous materials.


Ability to read, understand, and follow technical codes, guidelines, instructions associated with completing a variety of skilled electrical projects.


DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING


High School graduate with a minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in the electrical field. Master Electrician license preferred, Journeyman license required.

Journeyman licenses preferred, or ability to acquire license with in the one-year probation period from date of employment. Ten (10) years of experience in commercial electrical systems. Successful completion of coursework in electrical technology at an accredited vocational-technical school or community college may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis (30 semester (45 quarter) hours = one year experience. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Work Environment


This is a designated "Response" classification in the City's Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.
Probationary Period

All new employees serve a one (1) year probationary period from date of hire.

Working Hours

Most full-time employees work 40 hours per week unless otherwise indicated.

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday (except City Holidays) 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Pay Check

Pay checks are issued bi-weekly every other Friday; direct deposit of paycheck required to any banking institution is mandatory.

Insurance Coverage

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Closest thousand to amount of Annual Salary (policy paid for by the City) up to $50,000.

Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision
The Employee pays a portion of the cost for themselves and for dependent coverage at a rate established by Administration.
Dependent Coverage: spouses are eligible only if they do not have entitlement to participate in another employer's group medical plan or Medicare.


General Employees Pension

Retirement - Mandatory contribution is 4% of base pay.
Normal Retirement Date: Age 59 and completion of 10 years of credited service.

Holidays

The City of Plantation observes eleven (12) paid holidays per year as declared by the City Council each year.

Personal Day

All full-time employees will be given the benefit of one (1) personal day per calendar year. Cannot be used until employed six (6) months; can not be carried over from one year to the next.

Sick Leave

13 days per year. Accrues 4 hours at end of each bi-weekly pay period. Maximum accrual is 480 hours.

Annual Leave

General Employees
1 - 5 years - 13 days per year
5 - 15 years - 19 ½ days per year
15 years or more - 26 days per year
Maximum Accrual is 240 hours. An employee is not entitled to use annual leave until employed 6 months.

Funeral Leave

3 days (8 hours each)

Jury Duty

Paid full salary - all fees received, excluding mileage must be turned into the City.

Educational Reimbursement

Employees will be entitled to a refund of their tuition and lab fees upon the successful completion of each approved course based on the following scale: (After one (1) year of employment)
Grade A.....................100 percent refund equal to the state fees charged
Grade B.....................75 percent refund equal to the state fees charged
Grade C.....................50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged
"Pass" in lieu of grade.....50 percent refund equal to the state fees charged
01


Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years experience do you have in performing electrical work?

• None
• Less than 1 years experience
• More than 1 but less than 2 years experience
• More than 2 but less than 3 years experience
• More than 3 but less than 4 years experience
• More than 4 years experience

04


Do you currently posses a Master Electrician license? Please attach applicable certification .

• Yes
• No

05


Please indicate any other work experience you have had you believe is relevant for this position?
06


Do you claim Veteran's Preference? (Check "no" if this does not apply.)

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered "Yes" to Veterans Preference above, did you attach your DD-214 - MEMBER 4 form, the Veterans' Preference Certification, FDVA form VP-1 and, if applicable, other certification forms. Please see Veterans Preference link on the Employment page for additional information. Failure to attach these documents will result in no Veterans Preference being given. (Check "NA" if this does not apply.)

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question