Wake County ยท 2 days ago
Electrical Trades Specialist- Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
Raleigh, NC
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.54/hr - $34.06/hr
3+ years expWake County is looking to add a highly skilled and knowledgeable Electrical Trades Specialist to their Physical Plant division. The role involves leading and performing maintenance tasks related to commercial lighting systems, managing service requests, and collaborating with other trades and contractors to ensure efficient operations.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership and expertise on keeping commercial lighting functioning including items such as Fluorescent, Metal-Halide, Halogen fixture and ballast repairs, LED lighting repairs, LED lighting retrofits, lighting controls systems repairs as well as exterior building and site lighting repair and retrofits
Plans and organizes work on service requests related to lighting and lighting controls systems
Compile lighting inventory of interior and exterior lights in County facilities and maintain the lighting attic stock and inventory to facility timely repair of all county lighting
Schedule PM and Operational Checks for interior and exterior lighting
Repair site lighting in parking lots and fields using bucket truck or personnel lifts as required to safely repair the systems
Assist Electrical Technicians with routine as well as emergency work orders
Assist Electrical technicians with daily preventive and corrective maintenance in all Wake County facilities including high and medium security facilities
Maintain and enter information on repairs and requests into Wake County's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Oversee outside contractors that bid and perform lighting related work
Work with HVAC building automation techs on lighting control integrations
Work with engineers on new projects and existing building problems
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Three years of experience in electrical maintenance
Valid Driver's License and 'safe' driving record
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume
Experience with LED lighting and lighting control systems
Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and electrical schematics
Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations
Collaborate effectively with other trades staff
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Clear verbal communication and active listening
Work safely from ladders and motorized lifts
Perform tasks on roofs and other elevated structures
Operate personnel lifts, bucket trucks, and forklifts
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Work with minimal supervision
Effective time management
Familiarity with workplace safety practices and PPE in accordance with OSHA
Preferred
Five years of experience installing or maintaining commercial electrical systems up to 480V
Experience operating personnel lifts and bucket trucks
Experience with interior and exterior commercial LED lighting
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid vacation days
Health insurance
401K
Retirement plan
Company
Wake County
Wake County is a government administration that provides tax collection, library, permitting, law enforcement, health and human services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Crawford, IPMA-SCP, CCWS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dara Demi
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