Permanent Maintenance Electrician

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Electrician position. This journey-level position performs installation, repair, maintenance, and remodeling of electrical and electronic equipment and facilities and other lighting systems on a variety of Department of Aviation locations. Further, this position ensures that electrical power is available for airport facilities and its systems. This recruitment will be used to hire for various groups within the Facilities division including, but not limited to, Electrical, Airport Equipment Systems (AES), and Baggage Handling System (BHS).

scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Employee Services.

Equivalent to graduation from high school AND six (6) years of skilled experience in the electrical trade. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable, as is experience with electronic controls and experience in an industrial or plant setting.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. May be required to work in confined spaces or a detention facility.

Licensing and Certification Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment. Certification for the State of Nevada "F" Fire Alarm/Protection System installation and maintenance is desirable.

Medical Examination Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Residency Requirement Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces or from aerial equipment for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Examples of Duties Participates in the design, layout and installation of office, public facility, shop, plant, street lighting, parks and athletic facility and other remodeling, repair or modification projects affecting County buildings and facilities; assists in preparing project specifications.

Estimates materials, parts, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; Performs skilled electrical work such as the installation of wire, conduit, outlets, fixtures, switches, appliances, timers, alarm systems, lighting and street lighting systems, appliances and other elements of office and public facilities.

Performs skilled plant electrical work such as the installation of motors, pumps, generators, control systems, auxiliary power systems, data information systems, HVAC systems and similar major installations in plant and public facilities; may work from aerial lift equipment.

Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment; Installs and reroutes telephone, computer networks and other data communication lines; installs and maintains such specialized equipment as surveillance cameras, computer components and electronic circuit boards.

Tests and troubleshoots electrical and electronic components, repairs or orders and replaces components, rewires systems, and tests equipment prior to placing back into service.

Reads diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installation and repair projects.

Maintains and services electrical test and repair equipment and hand and power tools; keeps small inventory of frequently used supplies and parts.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

May direct the work of less skilled assistants on specific projects; Maintains records of work performed and materials used.

Drives County vehicles to work sites and transports materials and assistants as required.

May work from lift trucks, ladders and other elevating devices.

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