Electrician I

Electrician

Two current vacancies. 40 hours per week position. Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical maintenance and repair work in the maintenance of facilities and related equipment and systems for the Public Works Department. Work involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical fixtures, wiring, and lighting for all City buildings, gardens, signage, and outdoor venues managed by the Public Works Department. Team led by Electrician III. Reports to the Chief Electrician.

Essential job functions include performing electrical building and grounds maintenance such as installing new fixtures; replacing bulbs and ballasts; replacing outlets; resetting breakers; checking air conditioning, etc. Troubleshoots and repairs lighting and electrical systems for various buildings, gardens, signage, and outdoor venues. Installs new electrical circuits. Performs construction site work including demolishing and remodeling electrical sites, installing electrical pipes, etc. Delivers, installs, disconnects, and removes temporary services and extension cords for public events. Assists Electrician II and Electrician III in the maintenance, installation, and repair of generators. Maintains shop and truck inventory, assists in ordering supplies, stocks shelves, pulls materials for jobs, etc. Provides assistance with special events such as setting up and cleaning up events, building specialized equipment for events, monitoring operations, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as hand tools, power tools, test equipment, ladders, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as junction boxes and covers, duplex receptacles, switches, light bulbs, electrical panels, general office supplies, etc. Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as work orders, verbal instructions, and e-mail. Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as daily log, work orders, work order requests, and supply requests. Refers to wiring schematics, technical drawings, National Electric Code, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as pickup truck. Performs basic maintenance and inspection on assigned vehicles. Performs after hour call outs. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as coworkers, Electrician II and III, Chief Electrician, Public Works and City staff, and the general public. Performs related duties as required. Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.

Minimum training and experience requires a high school diploma, GED, HiSet, or equivalent certification of competency and successful completion of an apprentice or equivalent training program in the electrical field supplemented by one or more years of electrical maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Louisiana Class D driver's license.

The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. Delay in the mail: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Veterans preference in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

An attached resume will not replace a completed application. Review your application to make sure it is current. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. Disclaimer: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans (voluntary life, cancer, accident, critical illness, hospital confinement, long-term disability and short-term disability). All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment. The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible. The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan. Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor. Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service. Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential. Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.