Lead Electrician

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Closing Date: July 29^th, 2024 @10:59PM CST or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions

Electrician Lead

Department: Facilities Management

Hourly Range: $49.20 per hour

Summary: Under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical Lead (Electrician) acts Lead staff member, performing and leading journeyman-level work to ensure all existing electrical systems and assets are maintained to serviceable condition; also oversees the install of new or replacement electrical systems and/or components as needed. Responsibilities include inspection, service, troubleshooting, cleaning, and adjustments to systems including but not limited to both high and low voltage systems for power, light, communication, and signaling. Must be able to work in all Milwaukee County facilities including secured detention/high-security facilities and work in areas with sensitive information and assets.

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.
• Interface with work order system. Complete requisitions and order materials to perform work duties. Keep accurate records to facilitate/document timely response to preventive maintenance needs and service requests.
• During Electrical Supervisor’s absence, The Electrician Lead takes over day-to-day operations of the Electric team. This responsibility does not extend to HR-related matters.

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
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Intermediate knowledge of CMMS software
• State or Federal Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate.
• At least 5 years of experience as Journeyman Electrician and/or Electrician Supervisor employment.
• 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.