Electrician II

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three years experience in repair, testing, maintenance or installation or electrical systems or equipment.
• One additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Appropriate licensing may be required.

Notes to Applicants
About the job:
The Electrician II position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across various City of Austin facilities, including EMS and Fire Stations. This position involves a range of electrical tasks, collaborating with facility managers and staff. This includes maintenance, repairs, inspections, and coordination of electrical work in City of Austin buildings. If you’re looking for a job that utilizes your exceptional electrical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Criminal Background Investigation:
The position requires a criminal background investigation.

Assessments:
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

Military/Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening weekend and holiday work may be required.
Rotational on-call and call back work is required by the position.
Job Close Date 01/23/2025 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• State of Texas Journeymen or Master Electrician Licensure or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of electrical systems in commercial buildings.
• Experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System( CMMS ) i.e. work order system or software.
• Experience with the National Electrical Code ( NEC ), City of Austin Building Codes and ordinances.
• Experience pulling permits and coordinating building inspections.
• Experience working as a service electrician for a municipality or other government entity.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Pull wire, conduit, cable, etc. Connect power cables to equipment i.e. generators, alarm systems, lighting systems, etc. Conduct on-the-job training. Assign duties and monitor task completion. Use various electrician hand tools i.e. snips, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, etc. Operate soldering tools. Read profiles and blueprints. Measure, cut & bend wire & conduit using rulers & hand tools. Install wire, conduit, coaxial cable, etc. Install conductors. Splice electrical wiring i.e. strip insulation, twist wires together, solder, tape, apply terminal caps, etc. Operate various power saws, i.e. radial arm, skill, etc. Operate drills, buffers, grinders, sanders, etc. Operate electronic testing equipment.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic electricity.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures when working with energized electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of building codes applicable to level of construction.
• Knowledge of equipment tools and materials used in electrical maintenance and construction.
• Skill in the use of hand tools common to the electrical trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Electrician II position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three years experience in repair, testing, maintenance or installation or electrical systems or equipment. One additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of electrical experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• More than 5 years

* What is your level of Electrical Licensure?

• No Licensure
• Apprentice Electrician
• Wireman Electrician
• Journeyman Electrician
• Master Electrician

* Please select the number of years of experience you have troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing of electrical systems in commercial buildings.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

* Which of the following describes your experience in the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) i.e. work order system?

• No Experience
• 0 - 2 Years
• 2 - 5 Years
• More than 5 Years

* Do you have experience with the National Electrical Code (NEC), City of Austin Building Codes and ordinances?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience pulling permits and coordinating building inspections?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have working as a service electrician for a municipality or other government entity?

• No experience
• 0 - 2 years experience
• 2 - 4 years experience
• More than 4 years experience

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position will require you to accept "on call assignment" on a rotating basis, for the duration of one week every fourth week, to provide 24 hours support for both emergency and non-emergency services. While "on call" you will be required to respond to "call back" assignments. Are you willing and able to fulfill this "on call" assignment?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check

Optional & Required Documents

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