NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Facilities Trades Professional- Electrician
City of Roanoke Public Works - 1802 Courtland Road NE Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$45K/yr - $72K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Roanoke is seeking an Electrician to work with the Facilities Division of the Department of General Services and Sustainability. This position involves repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code and local regulations, while also supervising and participating in skilled trades work.
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Responsibilities
Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to insure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law
Discuss job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor
Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions; Makes and adjusts work assignments
Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists
Assists with special events, snow removal and other emergency tasks, including some nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
Adheres to established safety procedures; Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices
Requisitions parts and materials used in the repair of equipment
Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensure truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares, etc.)
Performs at minimum journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding
Must be able to climb/work on ladders/lifts to reach high ceilings or walls
Trains and instructs subordinates
Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment
Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards
Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements
Will be required to operate out of a bucket truck, training will be provided if needed
Other duties may be assigned
May supervise a small work crew. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years of experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires possession of a valid VA driver's permit, depending on area of assignment, may require possession of a valid Class A, B or C commercial driver's license
Mechanical Division (Electrician) requires a minimum of a journeyman level electrician license, will be provided ample time to obtain a Virginia State Master Electrician Certification
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Requires a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, depending on area of assignment, may require possession of appropriate class A, B or C commercial driver's license with specific endorsements
Must be able to climb/work on ladders/lifts to reach high ceilings or walls
Performs at minimum journey-level trades work in one of the following areas: carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and/or welding
Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations, guidelines, safety orders, departmental operating procedures and safety regulations sufficient to ensure that work is performed in compliance with applicable law
Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions; Makes and adjusts work assignments
Maintains accurate log sheets and checklists
Adheres to established safety procedures; Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices
Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensure truck is equipped with all necessary equipment for the day's assignment (i.e. water cooler, first aid kit, safety flares, etc.)
Trains and instructs subordinates
Follows safety rules/procedures; avoid known hazards in the work environment
Reviews safety procedures before beginning each job with known hazards
Places avoidance of injury or property damage above all other job requirements
Will be required to operate out of a bucket truck, training will be provided if needed
Preferred
Backflow Certification preferred, if the candidate doesn't have this certification he/she will be provided ample time to obtain a Virginia State Backflow Certification
Welding Division (Welder) must have one of these welding certifications from SMAW or GTAQ, 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G or 6GR. If you have any certification than a 6G you will be provided ample time and support to obtain a 6G
Benefits
Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor.
Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month.
Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days.
Military Leave: Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year.
Holidays: The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time.
Mental Health & Well-Being Leave: Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire.
Health Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family.
Dental Insurance: Four coverage types are available: Family, Employee and Spouse, Employee and Child, and Employee only.
Life Insurance: Paid by the City at no cost to employees.
Optional Life Insurance: Paid by the employee.
Long Term Disability Insurance: Designed to provide a monthly benefit to assist employees with bills and maintaining a standard of living when disabled as a result of a covered sickness or injury.
Retirement: Employees contribute 5% of salary and choose between participating in a traditional defined benefit plan or a hybrid program.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 55th birthday.
Hybrid Program: Provides the characteristics of the traditional pension plan with that of a deferred compensation plan.
Retirement Health Savings Plan: All employees contribute 1% of salary to a 401(h) health savings account.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may voluntarily contribute salary deferred dollars into a City Sponsored 457 Plan.
Flexible Spending Account: Allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their pay checks to pay for child care and/or medical and dental expenses not covered by the City's health care or dental plans.
Virginia College Savings Plan: Two plans to choose from at a reduced application fee.
Employee Health Services: The City employee health services provides medical care for employees, retirees, and eligible spouses.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support services available to assist employees facing life challenges.
Vision Insurance: Paid by the Employee.
Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance is offered by The Hartford.
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