Electrician I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.
• Affords 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.

  Qualifications

  • 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.

  Skills

  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.

  Benefits

  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).

  Pay

  The City of Kenner offers competitive compensation and benefits. Details are listed in the Benefits section.

  Schedule

  The schedule is typically 40 hours per week.