Plant Electrician

Salary: $26.74 - $36.26 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03083
Department: Utility Services
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/25/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: B
Job Description
Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca
Performs difficult skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical, control, and power distribution equipment in a water and wastewater treatment plant and related systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical and electronic equipment;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains low and medium voltage (up to 5000 volts) equipment: electric motors, motor starters, electrical control panels, variable frequency drives, soft starters and switch gear;
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots emergency power generators and transformers;
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies wiring as required on electrical motors, motor controls and associated electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, wells pump stations, booster pumps stations and lift stations;
• Installs, repairs and troubleshoots lighting circuits and electrical panels;
• Installs and replaces electrical conduits, fittings, cables and wiring devices;
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems.

RELATED TASKS:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic systems;
• Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on emergency power generators;
• Tests emergency power generators;
• Maintains equipment records, use computer maintenance management software to document work activities;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved
• Electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances
• The safety hazards of the work including arc flash and of the necessary safety precautions;
• Safety hazards including but not limited to Arc Flash Hazard labels
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions
• OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment
• General office practices and procedures

Skilled in:

• The use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment
• Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics
• Techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts
• Techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed
• Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency
• Reading comprehension - both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents
• skill in the use of electrical maintenance and repair and test equipment.

Ability to:

• Participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation
• Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions. Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors.
• Troubleshoot energized electrical equipment
• Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understand and make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment
• Perform manual work extended periods of time

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program OR Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification AND
• Seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR
• Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician or plant electrical technician
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class 'E' driver's license

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Educational Verification
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Abstained from the use of all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes), for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products, and electronic cigarettes, at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
• Continuously moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces at varying heights
• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks
• Continuously moving from one worksite to another
• Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to fifty (50) pounds in all directions.
• Continuously communicating with others to exchange information
• Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Occasionally operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Continuously operating machinery and/or power tools
• Continuously operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Occasionally able to observe details accurately and identify variances
• Continuously able to see color to discern color coded wiring
• Continuously able to lift/carry fifty (50) pounds or less and engage in assisted safe lifting of larger items
• Continuously able to push/pull objects fifty (50) pounds or less
• Occasionally working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts
• Continuously working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like
• Continuously working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur
• Continuously working with electrical hazards, equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in in minor cuts, bruises, muscle pulls or more serious injury
• Continuously able to tolerate exposure to vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, smoke, animals/insects, and moving mechanical parts
• Continuously demonstrating regular onsite workplace attendance

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
SEIU Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month
15 years and over 14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Continuous years of service Percentage
Less than 2 full years 0%
2 to 5 full years 10%
5 to 10 full years 20%
10 full years or more 30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows:
5 to 10 full years $600 annually
10 to 15 full years $800 annually
15 full years and over $1,000 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution.
• The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City's Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
???????EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• Have used tobacco products in the previous 12 months prior to application.
• Have not used tobacco products in the previous 12 months prior to

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Do you possess a vali...