Park Journeyman

About the role

Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment in parks and related facilities, including security and athletic lighting.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical lights, power wiring fixtures, appliances, and apparatus inside buildings or on park grounds.
• Inspect electrical equipment regularly for damage.
• Perform maintenance on electrical controls used with irrigation systems.
• Prepare specifications on, and order a variety of electrical tools, parts, and equipment.
• Oversee ordering of supplies and equipment as needed to maintain proper stock level.
• Supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical systems in a parks setting.
• Maintain records of work performed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional four years electrical installation and repair experience under the supervision of a Master electrician.
• Possession of a journey electrician license. Journey license requires four years work as an apprentice under a Master electrician, and passing an examination.
• Valid current driver’s license.
• Physical exam required.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical construction, testing, and repair; use of computers.
• Ability to perform electrical wiring and equipment installation and repair.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to lead the work of others.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk during a shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally carry up to 75 pounds.
• Climb into and out of bucket on a bucket truck.
• Frequently kneel and bend during the shift.
• Frequently push and pull objects.
• Frequently reach arms above, at or below shoulder height.
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.