Electrician II

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
The Electrician II will provide comprehensive preventative maintenance and general repairs of the electrical systems in all Austin Public Library interior and exterior facilities. The ideal applicant will perform electrical maintenance work under established safety procedures. They should have skills in carpentry, construction, controls, electrical work, wire pulling, and the ability to read blueprints.

The Electrician II position requires professional electrical maintenance experience in large facilities. The successful candidate must be able to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical controls/safety circuits, and other equipment. They should also be able to install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and start up of building automation system network devices and components.

NOTES TO APPLICANTS :

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application. Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled, and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information

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.

VETETRANS :

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Pay Range
$27.16 - $32.87

Hours
Regular (40-hours a week)

Monday thru Friday
7:00 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.

• Work schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the library.
• May work extra/extended or overnight hours if responding to emergencies.

Job Close Date 05/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 635 North Pleasant Valley Road, Austin Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Previous work experience in repair and maintenance of commercial/industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Advanced Knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair (i.e.: Drywall, electrical wiring, installing conductors, testing wiring).
• Current Texas Journeyman Electrician License or completion of accredited training in electrical systems, controls.
• Ability to read profiles, blueprints, diagrams and professional drawings.
• Experience working with Work Orders.
• Experienced in Sprinkler system operation and repair.
• Ability to respond to emergencies after hours.
• 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
The 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 (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus three (3) 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

* 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

* Are you available to work weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours to respond to emergencies, disasters, special events?

• Yes
• No

* Do you possess a State of Texas Journeyman Electrician or higher license?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have as a licensed Journeyman Electrician?

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

* If you do not have a Texas Journeyman Electrician License, have you completed accredited training in electrical systems and equipment?

• Yes
• No

* Select your proficiency level as an electrician?

• Can certify electrical operations, complete major electrical tasks without guidance; evaluate conditions and make proper decisions, train and evaluate others, and can predict and use preventative maintenance to prevent electrical problems
• Proficient and experienced in electrical work and able complete major electrical tasks without guidance; evaluate conditions and make proper decisions, show others how to resolve most electrical issues, and may be able to predict and use preventative mai
• Experienced in performing electrical work with little or no guidance on day to day repairs, requiring assistance with major electrical tasks, can identify and resolve most electrical issues, can show others how to resolve some electrical issues, can expla
• Can perform most electrical work with some guidance but may require help with the more difficult electrical problems
• Can perform simple electrical tasks, need to be told or shown how to perform most tasks, have basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Require assistance with any electrical tasks

* How many years of experience do you have performing basic preventive maintenance services?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have in general building maintenance including routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical, locksmith and HVAC repair?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 years or more

* How many years of experience do you have in generating, tracking and reporting work orders in a municipality/government, asset management system and/or a similar work order system.

• None
• Less than One (1) year
• One (1) to Three (3) years
• Three (3) to Five (5) years
• More than Five (5) years

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

• Yes
• No

* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

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