Electrician - Facilities Management

Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1931
Monday, September 16, 2024

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Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.
 

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Closing Date:  September 30, 2024, or sooner upon receipt of the first 50 application submission

 

Electrician

Department: Facilities Management

Hourly Range: $45.58

 

Summary: The Electrician under the direction of the Supervisor, will inspect, service, troubleshoot, clean, adjust, and maintain all existing electrical systems and assets to serviceable condition and install new or replacement electrical systems and/or components when needed. Systems and assets include but are not limited to both high and low voltage systems for power, light, communication, and signaling.

 

Role Responsibilities

  • Electrical inspection & testing: Complete needed inspection & testing of all electrical system assets and manage records and reporting through the work order system.
  • Electrical preventative maintenance, service & repair: Respond to and complete needed preventative maintenance, service & repair requests on all electrical system assets and manage records and reporting through the work order system.
  • Emergency/call-in response: Provide 24/7 emergency response on a rotating call-in-basis.
  • Contractor & capital project assistance: Accommodate outside contractors working on department and capital improvement projects with supervision, support, and equipment power needs.
  • New installations and replacements: Complete needed new installations and planned replacements managed through the work order system
  • Interact with other trade disciplines to accomplish department objectives and goals.
  • Interact with the Building Automation System and other PC based control systems.
  • Use electronic means to manage time reporting, continuing education and training, communication, and work orders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current residency within the state of Wisconsin
  • A valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • At least 5 years of experience as Journeyman Electrician employment.
  • Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets
  • Required that applicants successfully undergo a criminal history background check to maintain security clearance for Milwaukee County facilities.

 

License/Apprenticeship required:

  • State or Federal Electrician Apprenticeship completion certificate at the time of hire.
  • State of Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician at the time of hire.
  • State Master Electrician Credential within one year of hire

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and process of the trade; knowledge of power systems and application of electrical theory, principles, procedures, and materials as applied to high voltage systems; knowledge of electronic and solid state circuitry; knowledge of local and national codes and safety requirements; knowledge of instruments used to determine problems in all phases of electrical and/or electronic systems; skill in the use of tools, professional communication skills; ability to work in all weather conditions, ability to climb ladders, work at heights and in contained areas; ability to work without direct supervision; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.

NOTE:  This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

Other details

  • Job Family 15 - Other
  • Job Function 7 Skilled Craft Workers
  • Pay Type Hourly
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