Park Electrician

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to ensure the maintenance of City parks and City-owned buildings. This is accomplished by performing skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, motors, and related equipment and in City-owned buildings. This position does not provide direction to other employees.

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems in parks, athletic fields, recreation centers, park buildings, aquatic facilities, and other Parks and Recreation facilities by inspecting electrical systems, identifying maintenance needs, troubleshooting issues, performing repairs, and ensuring reliable operation of electrical equipment.
• Maintains sports field lighting, park lighting, electrical panels, wiring, control systems, electrical outlets, breakers, transformers, generators, motors, and related electrical equipment by performing inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and replacements as necessary.
• Troubleshoots electrical outages, equipment malfunctions, and electrical system failures by diagnosing problems, testing circuits and components, identifying root causes, and implementing safe and effective corrective actions.
• Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and infrastructure by inspecting systems, replacing worn or defective components, testing equipment performance, documenting findings, and completing work orders to maximize system reliability and minimize downtime.
• Reads and interprets electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and construction plans to ensure electrical installations, repairs, and modifications comply with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable local codes, and City safety policies by following established electrical safety procedures, utilizing proper personal protective equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Assists with electrical installations and temporary power requirements for special events, athletic tournaments, festivals, holiday displays, and recreational programs by installing, testing, maintaining, and removing electrical connections and equipment as needed.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, work orders, inventory documentation, and purchase requests using applicable software and recordkeeping systems to support operational planning and budget management.
• Responds to emergency electrical service calls and after-hours outages by evaluating conditions, restoring electrical service, minimizing operational disruptions, and ensuring public and employee safety.

Education and Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Education and experience that provide the necessary knowledge and skills may also be considered, but a typical way to qualify is by obtaining:

• High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of relevant experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Safe driving record and Valid Texas Driver's License
• Clear criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
• Possess Journeyman Electrician License

Hours/

Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits.
• Schedule may be modified if department needs arise.
• May be required to work overtime if needed.

This position requires the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the role and involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions. Typical physical demands include:

• Working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity
• Working with electrical systems, power tools, hand tools, heavy equipment, and machinery in potentially hazardous environments
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, and working in confined spaces or at heights
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying equipment,…