Electrician - Public Works

Company: City of San Jose

Location: San Jose

Closing Date: 08/11/2024

Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum

Hours: Full Time

Type: Permanent

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Job Requirements / Description

The City of San José (CSJ), the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the values of: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.

The City's Public Works Department (DPW) is seeking Electricians whose values align with the values of the City's employees. DPW Electricians enjoy a regular 40-hour work week with opportunities for overtime hours, and include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. The Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Benefits & Compensation

The City offers a variety of benefit options to employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in the Electrician I/II classification are represented by the bargaining unit, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local No. 332 (IBEW). Explore a comprehensive list of benefits by visiting CSJ’s Human Resources Benefits webpage. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

Regular Work hours of 40-hours/week + overtime opportunity
Annual Paid Holiday Time-off: 15 days
Accrued annual Paid Time-off: approx. 10 days (first 5 years of service)*
Accrued annual Paid Sick-time
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement/Pension
Employee Assistance Program & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care)
Commuter Benefit & Health Savings Account (HSA)
Long Term Disability (LTD) & Personal Accident Insurance (AD&D)
Long Term Care(for existing subscribers only)

* (2080 hours worked = 1 year)

Salary ranges for this classification are:

Electrician I: $110,313.84 – $134,228.64 approximate annual pay
Electrician II: $115,861.20 – $140,955.36 approximate annual pay

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The City of San José, Public Works Department is seeking to fill five (5) full-time Electrician vacancies. The department’s tight-knit team of Electricians work collaboratively and intra-departmentally to ensure electrical components and systems are installed and maintained throughout city facilities such as community centers, libraries and public parks.

Electrician I is the entry-level class in the Electrician series. Incumbents are provided with training and experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the full range of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

Electrician II is the journey level class in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, working independently under general supervision.

Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating high and low voltage/amperage electrical components, systems and equipment including locating problems; determining appropriate courses of action; and coordinating repairs with affected parties. They design, fabricate, and install electrical systems and components and install wiring and electrical equipment, ensuring code compliance. Electricians review work orders, maintain activity logs, prepare requisitions and obtain approval for various projects. Duties may also include purchasing electrical supplies, including filling out paperwork; coordinating purchases; and, choosing vendors. They are responsible for responding to occasional emergencies, evaluating and taking required actions and determining if support is needed. Public Works electrician duties also include:

New construction, remodels, small tenant improvement projects;
Lighting retrofit projects;
Maintenance of pump stations (includes motor controls and PLC's and computerized alarm and monitoring of pumps, etc.);
Maintenance of Emergency generators, fire alarm systems, vehicle gate operators, badge access controls, lighting control systems;
Electrical building distribution systems and equipment up to and including 12kv;
Installing cat 5 and fiber optic networks and maintenance of all City buildings; and
Setting up temporary power for special events and public address setups.

Education & Experience:

Electrician I

Electrician II

Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development (GED) Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND successful completion of an apprenticeship from an accredited training program AND one (1) year of full-time or its equivalent journey-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work.

Acceptable Substitutions:

Completion of the State of California Electrician Certification exam OR four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work may be substituted for completion of an apprenticeship from an accredited training program.

Certifications:

Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, including ability to safely perform duties using the applicable codes and standards for electrical systems; Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Selection Process:

The selection process consists of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process are described below which includes a practical examination.

The practical exam for the Electrician I/II classification is comprised of a written exam (approx. 2 hours) and hands-on simulation (approx. 6 hours).

Steps in the Selection Process:

Complete & submit online application
Application Review & Selection (ongoing)
Practical Exam & Simulation: Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a practical exam and hands-on simulation (approx. 8-hour commitment, see schedule below).
Oral Interview: Those who pass the written exam and simulation will be invited to participate in an oral interview (approx. 30-minute commitment).
Final Selection and potential final oral interview (ongoing)

Practical Exam Dates 2024: