This is skilled craft work in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work requires knowledge of techniques, methods, procedures, and standard practices of the electrical trade, which involves the use of specialized skills which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience. May oversee and train other workers. Contacts require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain information. Work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities, or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work is patterned involving similar situations and generally requiring only the choice of the correct procedure. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, where there are some risks and hazards associated with working with electricity. Physical demands consist of climbing ladders; stooping, bending, and reaching; and occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing less than 50 pounds. Operates hand and power tools; electrical and other testing equipment; and motor vehicles including one-half ton trucks, one-ton vans, and bucket trucks. Work is performed under general supervision where work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior’s approval.

• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment such as motors, wiring, switches, and fixtures.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs sports lighting in excess of 80’ high, depending on assignment.
• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment at several correction facilities, depending on assignment.
• Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as ammeter, and multi-meter.
• Repairs or adjusts malfunctions by such methods as replacing burnt-out elements and fuses, bypassing, or replacing defective wiring, and cleaning or rewiring motors using hand tools.
• Inspects circuits and wiring for specified shielding and grounding and repairs or rewires systems according to building codes and safety regulations.
• Works with vendors to identify needed parts and makes recommendations to the manager.
• Operates motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds such as one-ton vans, and depending upon assignment, motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more such as bucket trucks.
• Operates and tests standby generators and manual/automatic transfer switches.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on building power distribution systems, transfer switches, panel boards, disconnects, and related hardware.
• Installs wire, conduit, and associated hardware.
• Keeps electrical maintenance records and prepares reports of work performed.
• Reads, interprets, and annotates changes to blueprints and other technical diagrams to ensure conformance to electrical and/or safety codes.
• Operates hand and power tools; electrical, electronic, and other testing equipment.
• Performs physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches, moving, and lifting objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local electrical codes.
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and methods of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.
• Skill in operating equipment and tools used in installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems.
• Skill in installing wire, conduit, and associated hardware.
• Skill in the use and care of standard tools, equipment, and testing devices of the electrical trade.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions, manuals, technical diagrams, blueprints, and other job-related materials.
• Ability to install, alter, repair, maintain and locate defects in a variety of electrical equipment and systems.
• Ability to work more than 80’ high.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to keep electrical maintenance records and prepare reports of work performed.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to climb ladders; stoop, bend, and reach; and lift objects weighing less than 50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish colors in electrical wiring.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 8,000 pounds or more but less than 26,000 pounds such as one-ton vans, and motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight ratings of 26,000 pounds or more such as bucket trucks.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:  Four years of education and/or experience in the electrical trade. Must be free from color blindness and not have a fear of heights.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  The probationary period for this class is six months. This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: COJ Journeyman or Master Electrician Certificate or State Electrical Contractor Certificate is required prior to appointment & must be maintained. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license during Employment in this class.  Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville public driver certification for employment in this class.  Depending on job assignment, a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within six months of employment and must be maintained during employment in this class. 

The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and the current interpretation of employment discrimination by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as set forth in Directive 0528.  There shall be no discrimination or harassment against any person with regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other impermissible factor in recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, transfers, layoff, recall, termination, working conditions and related terms and conditions of employment.