Maintenance Electrician

The City of Riverside General Services Department is accepting applications for the position of MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN to fill one (1) current vacancy in the BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

• Maintains, repairs, and services buildings throughout the City by using carpentry, painting, mechanical, electrical, or other specialized maintenance skills; assignments and skills may change based on assignment or level of complexity.
• Install conduits, wires, relays, pull boxes, switchboards and switches required in making additions, extensions or alterations in electrical systems.
• Repair and replace defective parts in motors, air conditioners, generators, pumps, relays, storage batteries, switchboards, controllers, switches, and other fixtures and appliances.
• Install and maintain water production and distribution control and measuring devices; ensure all equipment is fully operational to keep work disruption to a minimum.
• Test, locate, and repair defects in electrical circuits or equipment; troubleshoot various electrical problems and implement the best solution based on best practices and safety standards.
• Assist in installation and modification of telephone equipment.
• Assist in general maintenance activities; support other employees in their specialty and guide assigned helpers.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedule for electrical components and devices; diagnose, replace, and repair appropriate devices and equipment; make periodic major overhauls on equipment to maintain maximum operating efficiency.
• Maintain records of maintenance work and inspections; plan projects, provide electrical engineering skills, and self-inspect work to ensure quality completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Three (3) years of experience as a journey level electrician.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid appropriate Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

When assigned to the Parks Division, possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of employment an appropriate, valid Class “B” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

• Five years or more of full-time commercial or industrial electrical experience.
• Five years or more of troubleshooting electronic controls, pumps, and industrial machinery.
• Current General Electrician Certification issued by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.