Master Electrician, (A262770-2), 207, Building Rehab

About the role

Performs electrical maintenance and service work. Installs or repairs lamps and fixtures, power outlets, and switches. Maintains and repairs air conditioning units.

Responsibilities

• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers, and switches required in making additions, extensions, or alterations in electrical systems.
• Tests, locates, and repairs trouble in electrical circuits and equipment; repairs and replaces defective parts in motors, generators, storage batteries, switchboards, controllers, contractors, switches, and other fixtures and appliances.
• Maintains a stock of selected electrical supplies; prepares reports and maintains records.
• Serves as a resource for individuals responsible for appliance, bulb, ballast, and light fixture repair.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of national electrical codes.
• Knowledge of installation of emergency back-up generators.
• Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of the electrical trade.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

• Organization and time management.
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• The use of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintaining schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Maintaining the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Making routine estimates of time and materials.
• Following oral and written instruction.
• Giving directions to and gaining compliance from assigned staff.
• Performing strenuous and routine work.
• Maintaining good planning and organizational skills.
• Maintaining a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Projecting a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Effectively communicating both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Complying with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Maintaining good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the positions.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least five (5) years of responsible electrical work experience.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to make routine estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to work from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the positions.

Benefits

10 days of paid vacation per year
6 1/2 days sick leave per year
Pension plan
16 paid holidays
Paid health
Dental plan
Life insurance
(30 day waiting period)

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD