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Location : City of Merced Public Works Department, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1202
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment at various City-owned and operated facilities; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification performs the full journey level skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment expected of a qualified electrician. Incumbents will be expected to work independently in installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
REPORTS TO
Public Works Supervisor or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics of electrical systems and internal components.
Principles, practices, techniques, tools, and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic systems and equipment.
Principles and practices of electrical codes and related ordinances and regulations.
Operation and electrical maintenance requirements of wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment and motors.
Principles of electrical theory as applied to electronic circuitry, electrical circuits and wiring systems.
Safety precautions related to working with electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
Principles and practices of electronics and instrumentation including in the configuration of instrumentation.
Principles and practices of PLC ladder logic.
Principles and methods of preventative maintenance programs.
Operating characteristics and application of electrical, electronic, calibration, and test equipment.
Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and calibrating electric and electronic systems and components.
Instrumentation equipment and precision tools.
Precautions necessary for working with high voltage.
Blueprint and symbol identification.
Basic principles of mathematics.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Perform a wide scope of assignments in electrical, electronic, control PLC system problem identification, maintenance, installation, and repairs.
Diagnose and locate electrical, electronic, and PLC problems and determine effective courses of action for proper repair.
Perform skilled repairs to electrical equipment.
Read and follow electrical plans, specifications, schematics and diagrams.
Perform routine welding and fabrication related to electrical repair work.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Train and supervise subordinate employees.
Maintain records of repairs and maintenance work performed.
Properly and safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and specialized testing equipment in the maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical equipment, electronic components and controller systems.
Learn and operate support equipment.
Perform inspections on municipal facilities, pump stations, lift stations and sites.
Handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision.
Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Perform assigned work in accordance with appropriate safety practices and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Completion of an Associate's degree with major course work in electronics or a related field or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade.
Experience:
Two years of journey level experience in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical equipment, electrical control devices or solid state electronic equipment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
Ability to obtain Class A California Driver License with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of employment.
Possession of a Grade I Electrical and Instrumentation Technologist certificate from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within eighteen months of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an inside and outside environment with travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; and work at heights; may respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an inside and outside environment; frequently stand and walk; sit for extended periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements; climb unusual heights on ladders; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; and operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
Health and Welfare Benefits
Up to $604.68 per pay period towards the following benefits:
Medical - Choice of Anthem Blue Cross plans
Dental - Choice of Delta Dental plans
Vision - Choice of VSP vision plans
Life - Pays amount equal to one year's salary up to $50,000
Disability - Choice of Long Term Disability coverage
Vacation
Years 1-5 earn vacation at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 192 hours
Years 6-9 earn vacation at rate of 4.616 hours per pay period up to maximum of 240 hours
Years 10-15 earn vacation at rate of 6.160 hours per pay period up to maximum of 320 hours
Years 16-20 earn vacation at rate of 6.928 hours per pay period up to a maximum of 360 hours
Years 21-25 earn vacation at rate of 7.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 400 hours
Years 26+ earn vacation at rate of 9.232 hours per pay period up to maximum of 480 hours
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 1056 hours
Holidays
12 paid holidays
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement at either 2% at 60 or 2% at 62 for Miscellaneous employees depending on previous CalPERS or reciprocal employment.
ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available.
Other
Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union membership.
"Healthy Life, Wealthy Life" Wellness Program.
Location : City of Merced Public Works Department, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1202
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment at various City-owned and operated facilities; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification performs the full journey level skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment expected of a qualified electrician. Incumbents will be expected to work independently in installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment.
REPORTS TO
Public Works Supervisor or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Perform highly skilled major and minor electrical and electronic installation, repair, service, and maintenance work on a variety of electrical installations, systems, pumps and other equipment in treatment plants and lift station equipment and related components; work under the appropriate applicable provision of the electrical code, approved plans and specifications and standard industry practice.
- Calibrate, troubleshoot, modify, and repair programmable logic controller (PLC) hardware and software, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Inspect, repair, and replace electrical motors, motor control centers, and variable frequency drive systems; install, repair, and replace conduit, wire, pull boxes, switchboards, outlets, lighting fixtures, building and perimeter lighting, switches, ballasts, and distribution panels; and lay conduit.
- Repair, replace, and maintain electrical parts and components, including traffic signal controllers, generators, circuit breakers, transformers, control panels, PLCs, alarms, pumps, and various other electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and overhaul defective electrical and electronic components.
- Read blueprints, schematics and electrical diagrams and PLC ladder logic; review project documents and plans for new construction.
- Carry out preventative maintenance programs; install, repair, modify, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventative and predictive maintenance on a variety of industrial electrical and electronic systems, components, and devices associated with municipal water and wastewater systems; plan and lay out maintenance and repair projects; and make recommendations to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Perform routine welding related to electrical repair work as needed.
- Maintain records of repairs and maintenance work performed.
- Inspect switch gears transformers, relays, electronic control systems and electrical systems equipment and a variety of other types of electro-mechanical equipment to verify proper operations and identify maintenance and repair requirements; perform non-routine repairs and maintenance on electrical, and mechanical treatment plant equipment.
- Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools, specialized electrical testing and calibration equipment, and materials used in skilled electrical and mechanical work on municipal facilities, stations, sites, and pumps and motors.
- Perform special projects as assigned including installing and troubleshooting electrical issues for other departments.
- Order and maintain inventory of required parts and components, supplies, and materials.
- Perform standby maintenance duties as assigned.
- Train and supervise subordinate employees in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
- Perform related duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics of electrical systems and internal components.
Principles, practices, techniques, tools, and materials used in the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic systems and equipment.
Principles and practices of electrical codes and related ordinances and regulations.
Operation and electrical maintenance requirements of wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment and motors.
Principles of electrical theory as applied to electronic circuitry, electrical circuits and wiring systems.
Safety precautions related to working with electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
Principles and practices of electronics and instrumentation including in the configuration of instrumentation.
Principles and practices of PLC ladder logic.
Principles and methods of preventative maintenance programs.
Operating characteristics and application of electrical, electronic, calibration, and test equipment.
Methods and techniques of troubleshooting and calibrating electric and electronic systems and components.
Instrumentation equipment and precision tools.
Precautions necessary for working with high voltage.
Blueprint and symbol identification.
Basic principles of mathematics.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Perform a wide scope of assignments in electrical, electronic, control PLC system problem identification, maintenance, installation, and repairs.
Diagnose and locate electrical, electronic, and PLC problems and determine effective courses of action for proper repair.
Perform skilled repairs to electrical equipment.
Read and follow electrical plans, specifications, schematics and diagrams.
Perform routine welding and fabrication related to electrical repair work.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Train and supervise subordinate employees.
Maintain records of repairs and maintenance work performed.
Properly and safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and specialized testing equipment in the maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical equipment, electronic components and controller systems.
Learn and operate support equipment.
Perform inspections on municipal facilities, pump stations, lift stations and sites.
Handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision.
Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Perform assigned work in accordance with appropriate safety practices and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Completion of an Associate's degree with major course work in electronics or a related field or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade.
Experience:
Two years of journey level experience in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical equipment, electrical control devices or solid state electronic equipment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.
Ability to obtain Class A California Driver License with appropriate endorsements within 12 months of employment.
Possession of a Grade I Electrical and Instrumentation Technologist certificate from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within eighteen months of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed in an inside and outside environment with travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; and work at heights; may respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an inside and outside environment; frequently stand and walk; sit for extended periods; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements; climb unusual heights on ladders; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; and operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
Health and Welfare Benefits
Up to $604.68 per pay period towards the following benefits:
Medical - Choice of Anthem Blue Cross plans
Dental - Choice of Delta Dental plans
Vision - Choice of VSP vision plans
Life - Pays amount equal to one year's salary up to $50,000
Disability - Choice of Long Term Disability coverage
Vacation
Years 1-5 earn vacation at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 192 hours
Years 6-9 earn vacation at rate of 4.616 hours per pay period up to maximum of 240 hours
Years 10-15 earn vacation at rate of 6.160 hours per pay period up to maximum of 320 hours
Years 16-20 earn vacation at rate of 6.928 hours per pay period up to a maximum of 360 hours
Years 21-25 earn vacation at rate of 7.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 400 hours
Years 26+ earn vacation at rate of 9.232 hours per pay period up to maximum of 480 hours
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 1056 hours
Holidays
12 paid holidays
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement at either 2% at 60 or 2% at 62 for Miscellaneous employees depending on previous CalPERS or reciprocal employment.
ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available.
Other
Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union membership.
"Healthy Life, Wealthy Life" Wellness Program.
