Electrician Assistant

PART-TIME POSITION, up to 29 hours per week.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Entry-level position assisting in installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing electric parts, equipment, pumps, generators, motors, and other components at treatment plants, lift stations, and accessory buildings. Reports to the Electrician Supervisor or Director's designee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all-inclusive)

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Uses electrical and electronic test equipment to check the condition of electrical and electronic systems and equipment and to detect causes of electrical failures and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoots, monitors, and maintains wastewater pumping station alarm units, and generators throughout the city, including electrical and electronic systems at the plants, pumping stations, and lift stations.
• Maintains and repairs electrical equipment for the City.
• Maintains and repairs street lights, park field lights, and parking lot lights, if required.
• Disposes of electrical parts according to EPA standards.
• Maintains inventory or materials required for the job; may order materials as needed.
• Assists electrician supervisor and supervisors in other divisions, when directed.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position.
• Must be available to work during emergencies for extended periods, if required.
• Performs other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. Supplemented preferably by a vocational/ technical certification in electric work. One (1) year or more of experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license by the date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of water/wastewater utilities electrical equipment, controls, and components.
• Ability to read, and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Skill in the application of basic electrical standards and codes.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort requiring considerable mobility in moving from one location to another in the performance of essential tasks. Involves various other intermittent physical activities that include, but may not necessarily be limited to, climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, and bending. Work may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight (10-50 pounds).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tasks are performed both inside the plants and outside with regular visits to the treatment plants, storage tanks, lift stations, and job sites with the potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes, and poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils, and other cutting fluids, or pathogenic substances.

The City of Cooper City, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.