Electrician II

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, motors, and related equipment in City-owned buildings. They may also exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical fixtures and equipment such as wiring, lighting, power appliances, machinery, overhead circuits, underground conduits, and pole lines.
• Maintains and repairs electrical motors and generators used in various pumping operations, may require frequent lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds.
• Installs electrical hook-ups for special events.
• Performs visual inspections and preventative maintenance on building equipment.
• Repairs and maintains clocks, motors, and similar appliances in municipal buildings.
• Performs re-lamping of picnic areas, recreational areas, parking lots, and airport runways and taxiways.
• Installs electrical outlets, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, electrical panels, computer plugs, lighting systems, and other electrical components and equipment.
• Installs security and landscape lighting.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and equipment.
• Maintains emergency lighting systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Four (4) years of experience in dedicated electrical maintenance or construction.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician by the State of Texas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trades.
• Knowledge of city, state, and national electrical codes.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems, devices, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.

Skills

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, including working with high voltage.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to operate standard tools, equipment, and testing devices of the trade.

Benefits

The City of San Antonio offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including subsidized health care benefits, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, and automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please visit Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Some nights, weekends, and holidays with an on-call rotating schedule.

Additional Information

The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.