Maintenance Electrician - Airport

Maintenance Electrician - Airport

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Maintenance Electrician - Airport

Salary

$25. 51 - $37. 47 Hourly

Location

Lakeland, FL

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

709506-01

Department

Lakeland Linder International Airport

Division

Lakeland Linder Intl Airpt Pro 0602000000

Opening Date

10/08/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is skilled work in electrical construction and maintenance activities. Work involves responsibility for the performance of skilled electrical tasks in the maintenance of airfield electrical systems, building electrical systems, a large variety of electrical equipment, and fixtures. Assignments are usually given via a work order and processing software but may be received orally accompanied by sketches or blueprints. Work is performed independently, with considerable latitude for determining materials and work methods used. Work is subject to inspection by a superior during progress and upon completion.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring and conduit supporting airfield navigational aids, lighting, signs, and other aeronautical equipment in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration design standards.

+ Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring and conduit throughout Airport buildings (offices, hangars, and electrical vaults), ensuring compliance with building codes.

+ Inspects, repairs, and installs electrical panels, switches, motors, and electronic and monitoring control systems for building and airfield systems (ex. , airfield lighting control and monitoring systems, air handlers, lighting, and emergency backup generators).

+ Tests and maintains uninterrupted power supplies, emergency backup generators, distribution switchgear, lighting and controls, motor control centers, power monitoring equipment, and automated vehicle gate controllers.

+ Participates in installing, checking, and inspecting for proper operation of automatic switchboards, electronic control systems, electric storage batteries, meters, instruments, and related electrical apparatus and equipment.

+ Inspects electrical panels and systems to ensure safety, efficient function, and uninterrupted usage of electrical systems.

+ May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the airport.

+ Position is Mission Critical.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

+ Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

+ High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.

+ Four years of experience as an electrician apprentice.

+ One year of experience as a journeyman (post-licensure).

+ Must possess and maintain an electricians license issued by Polk County and the City of Lakeland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must possess a valid drivers license.

+ Must maintain a valid telephone number.

+ May be required to pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire.

+ Must pass a ten-year fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) and security threat assessment (STA) ongoing.

+ Must be able to obtain the Airport Certificate Employee (ACE) Airfield Lighting Maintenance certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within two years of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

+ Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, and materials used in the electrical trade.

+ Knowledge of the construction and functions of various electrical equipment, such as transformers, constant current regulators, motors, pumps, air conditioners, and related equipment.

+ Knowledge of various electrical testing devices, including volt meters, ammeters, ohm meters, watt meters, and related devices.

+ Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the electrical trade.

+ Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of air-conditioning equipment.

+ Skill in locating and adjusting defects in electrical systems and equipment.

+ Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions and read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport users, tenants, contractors, government agencies, City employees, and the public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, and/or lifting all of the time; involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force regularly and/or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

+ The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dust, pollen, extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, vibration, fumes, noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, and heights.

+ The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e. g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440. 102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

City of Lakeland

2024 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four .