Electrician

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The Village of Palatine Department of Public Works is seeking an Electrician. This position performs a variety of tasks at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures on water pumping stations, sewer lift stations, Village‑owned buildings and equipment. The Electrician is primarily assigned to the Utilities Division, but is expected to assist in other divisions as directed and works regularly with the Facilities Division to assist with facility and equipment maintenance and repair.

This position also performs a variety of non‑electrical semi‑skilled to skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and construction of water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems; public streets; and the urban forest.

• Installs, inspects, maintains, diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and equipment, including motors, controllers, pumps, fuses, circuit breakers, light fixtures, fans, switches, outlets, ballasts, panels, conduit, wiring, generators and sensors.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on electrically operated systems, equipment and devices.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Maintains and replaces beacon lights on top of elevated water tanks.
• Maintains inventory of parts, supplies and materials.
• Obtains quotes and oversees contracted projects to ensure contract compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Updates the Village's GIS inventory of water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer infrastructure and street lighting.
• Maintains the water supply and distribution system, including inspection, repair and replacement of water mains, well and pump stations, fire hydrants, valves and valve boxes, b‑boxes and elevated and ground storage tanks. Collects and prepares drinking water samples and reports for regulatory testing and compliance.
• Maintains the sanitary and storm sewer systems, including inspection, repair and replacement of sewer mains, lift stations, retention and detention basins, inlets, catch basins, manholes and culverts. Performs sewer inspections, televising and flushing.
• Maintains the creek system, including inspections, clearing obstructions and outfall and erosion repairs.
• Repairs and replaces concrete curbs, sidewalks and driveways, including digging, grading, setting forms and finishing.
• Monitors, operates and troubleshoots SCADA system to control water and wastewater systems.
• Maintains and installs water meters and performs water shut offs and turn‑ons.
• Locates underground utilities in response to J.U.L.I.E. requests.
• Inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment. Reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Assists with the preparations and tear down/cleanup for events, festivals and special functions.
• Assists with snow plowing and ice control operations.
• Clears roads and sidewalks and assists with traffic control during hazardous weather or other conditions, including floods and storms.
• Maintains cleanliness of work rooms, shops, vehicle and storage areas, vehicles and equipment.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs street and parking lot lights, traffic signals, and ground faults.
• Performs or oversees preventative maintenance, inspection and repair of HVAC, mechanical, alarm and plumbing systems at Village facilities.
• Performs or oversees inspection, maintenance and repair of buildings, including roofs, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, locks and hardware, elevators, garage doors and miscellaneous building equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, repairs and replaces appliances, including washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and various types of pumps.
• Performs building alterations, including moving and repairing furniture and equipment, light fixture replacement and painting.

• Ability to operate equipment and machinery such as heavy‑duty trucks, aerial trucks, lifts, end loaders, backhoes, excavating equipment, televising cameras, sewer jetters, forklifts, hand and power tools, electrical testing…