Electrician II - Utilities

JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN ELECTRICIAN II! Electrical work at the skilled level. An employee of this position works as a member of an electrical crew, performing a variety of electrical installations and maintenance work in accordance with applicable electrical codes and standard practices. The employee may work independently on routine maintenance tasks. Supervision is received from an Electrician III or Supervisor. Essential Job Functions Assists in and/or completes installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical motors, light fixtures, receptacles, and emergency power generating equipment. Assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of high and low voltage transformers, lightning arresters, supply lines, and utility poles. Repairs and replaces electrical switches, relays, sockets, fuses, circuit breaker panels, cords, and similar items. Installs, maintains, and repairs light machinery, electrical circuits, and switch panels. Repairs defective wiring and parts using hand tools. Replaces electrical light fixture parts such as fluorescent tubes and starters. Assists in or completes location and correction of electrical malfunctions using electrical test instruments; uses wiring diagrams and blueprints to locate and isolate electrical malfunctions. Assists and/or completes installation, maintenance, and repair of wiring, equipment, light fixtures, and control circuits, including jail doors and alarm circuits. Observes safety precautions and consults with supervisor concerning questions with regard to methods, procedures, techniques and materials. Maintains fire extinguishers, Halon system, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and burglary alarms. Performs related wok as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques based on electrical theory and occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade. Ability to use standard hand tools in accomplishing minor electrical repairs. Works from blueprints or sketches. Performs simple arithmetic and standardized practices. Ability to learn applicable codes and regulations. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to differentiate between colors for identifying color-coded wiring. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb and walk frequently. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Five (5) years' of experience as an electrician. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021 Benefits include: Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan PTO (Paid Time Off) Paid holidays Group insurance Tuition reimbursement Deferred compensation Medical leave pool Annual medical leave buy-back Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year. Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.