
Electrician II - 623 - Buildings
Job Description
Workdays and Hours - Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)**Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
- Repairs and/or modifies existing electrically operated equipment; replaces lamps and ballasts; installs new electrical circuits or modifies existing circuits.
- Works near high voltage repairing electrical equipment.
- Uses testing equipment such as oscilloscope, volt, am, and ohm meters to diagnose electrical problems.
- Conducts preventive maintenance evaluations such as checking for loose connections and/or fuses.
- Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
- Thorough knowledge in the use of electrical testing devices
- Working knowledge of the practices, methods, tools and materials used in electrical and related mechanical repair work
- Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions
- Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Ability to use the tools and apparatus common to the electrical trade area.
- Ability to bend, twist, turn, pull and stretch on a daily basis as required to perform electrical repair work, sometimes in confined space such as a closet.
- Ability to carry, set up, and climb a 20-foot extension ladder on a daily basis.
- Ability to remove and carry an electric motor or similar equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to push and/or pull a machine or hand truck with 20 pounds resistance while walking.
- Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
- May require ability to carry a 20-pound light fixture up a 20-foot extension ladder and install it.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
- An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Ability to obtain City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman electrical certificate within Six months of hire.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
- A City of Wichita approved and registered journeyman electrical certificate.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. May also able required to pass a KBI background investigation.