NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Lead Electrician-Utility Systems Department
Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$29.30/hr - $33.71/hr
5+ years expThe City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This role involves overseeing the electrical operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants, providing lead work direction to electricians, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations
Provides lead work direction to a group of electricians and journeyman electricians; responsible for instructing others in safety rules and ensuring safety rules are observed
Performs skilled journeyman-level installation, maintenance, and repair activities on water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water systems, wastewater collection systems, water distribution systems, and generator systems
Plans, organizes, and directs the uninterrupted flow of operations in the Utility Systems Department. Communicates regularly with Plant Chiefs, plant operator,s and Lift Station Supervisor in order to identify and prioritize any emergency situations
Lead Electrician spends the majority of time working as a skilled electrical worker but has ancillary lead work and project planning responsibilities
Monitors, assigns, directs, and participates in the work of those engaged in the routine daily activities of the electricians/journeyman electricians; Leads special projects assigned to electricians /journeyman electricians
Inspects plant installations and directs or takes corrective action for electrical malfunctions
Orders stock materials; selects and prepares lists of materials for jobs; orders supplies for jobs, and coordinates the workflow as per the manager's or supervisor's direction
Inspects electrical work to ensure it meets quality requirements and specifications
Ensures that employees, equipment, and materials are available to accomplish work tasks assigned
Evaluates and analyzes data related to cost estimates (manpower, materials)
Oversees the maintenance of records and data entry
Trains and instructs electricians/journeyman electricians
Prepares work orders and analytical reports on preventive maintenance results on Utility systems and recommendations for alterations and additions to existing procedures and methods
Ensures that repairs, construction, and installations comply with standards and specifications
Regular and punctual attendance
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required
Five (5) years of experience in electrical systems and components required
Five (5) years of prior Water/Wastewater Utility experience required
Possession and maintenance of a Journeyman Electrician License is required for the duration of employment
Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days from the date of hire
Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, codes, and practices of the electrical trade, as well as electric circuitry involving motors, breakers, relays, etc
Skill in the care of the tools and equipment of the electrical trade
Ability to plan, lay out, and perform electrical work of average difficulty
Ability to work from blueprints and/or sketches
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation
Ability to stay centered when challenged
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks
Preferred
College or university courses in a related field are preferred
Benefits
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days
Vacation Leave: 4-9 years- 15 days
Vacation Leave: 10-19 years- 20 days
Vacation Leave: 20+ years- 25 days
Personal Days: 2 days for non-exempt employees per year
Personal Days: 3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
Sick Time: PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan.
Retirement Plan: Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement
Optional Benefits: Flexible Spending Account
Optional Benefits: Wellness Program
Optional Benefits: Health Reimbursement Account
Optional Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan
Optional Benefits: Supplemental Life
Optional Benefits: Legal insurance
Company
NEOGOV
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