Lead Electrician

Under general supervision, the purpose of the job is to perform advanced skilled journey-level work combining activities in various mechanical and building trade areas: installation, operation, maintenance, equipment, and fixtures, service and repair of electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, heating ventilating, and plumbing systems. Employees in this classification apply considerable skills to perform trade tasks in a minimum of two (2) of the standard trade disciplines, e.g., HVAC, electrical, pump-mechanical, plumbing. Performs related work as directed. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Five years of experience in the Electrical Journeyman level.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required or, as a condition of continued employment, a Valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days after beginning employment by the College.
• Desirable certifications/licenses include Electrical Journeyman License or Master Electrical License, Forklift certification, Man lift certification, CDL Class D, certification from an accredited technical school.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and specialized tasks in the construction, renovation, modification, installation, and repair of buildings, equipment, apparatus, and facilities (10% daily).
• Applies considerable skill in a minimum of two (2) of the standard trade disciplines, e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pump-mechanical (10% daily).
• Performs complex plumbing work in repairing valves and fixtures; replaces old lines and broken fixtures (10% daily).
• Performs electrical repairs to buildings, boxes, and switches; replaces ballasts, wiring, and fixtures (30% daily).
• Picks up and delivers materials to job sites; unloads delivery trucks; operates forklift, man lift, front-end loader, and other heavy machinery (5% weekly).
• Prepares cost estimates, material orders, reports, and maintains records (5% other).
• Provides assistance and technical guidance to other trades and facilities maintenance staff in proper procedures and practices according to the specific trade discipline applied to a project (5% other).
• Functions in a lead worker capacity according to the particular project or as assigned by supervisor (5% other).
• Ensures adherence to established standards governing proper safety in the workplace and according to job site (5% daily).
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops (5% other).
• Performs related duties as assigned (10% other).

Skills

• Ability to assist or provide input to the supervisor on staffing, training, performance evaluations, and scheduling.
• Ability to train and lead the work of other non-skilled, semi-skilled, and skilled staff within one or more trades.
• Ability to recognize needs of unit and own responsibility.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff within grounds and maintenance.
• Mastery skills in one or more trades.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to manage facilities projects.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• Vacation/Paid Time Off.
• Winter and Spring Break Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement for employees and family members.

Pay

$47,530.00 - $54,659.70 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position.
• First shift.
• Monday - Friday, with weekends as needed.
• 40 hours per week.