Electrician II

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for performing skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, motors, and related equipment and in City-owned buildings. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location Riverwalk Operations - 202

E. Nueva, San Antonio, TX 78204 Work Hours 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Some nights, weekends, and holidays with an on-call rotating schedule.

• Installs, maintains, alters, and repairs electrical fixtures and equipment such as wiring, lighting power appliances, machinery, overhead circuits, underground conduits, and pole lines.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical motors and generators used in various pumping operations, may require frequent lifting/carrying of up to 30 pounds.
• Installs electrical hook-ups for special events.
• Performs visual inspections and preventative maintenance on building equipment.
• Repairs and maintains clocks, motors, and similar appliances in municipal buildings, climbing, balancing, walking, reaching, sitting, standing, bending and stooping as needed.
• Performs re-lamping of picnic areas, recreational areas, parking lots, and airport runways and taxiways.
• Installs electrical outlets, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, electrical panels, computer plugs, lighting systems, and other electrical components and equipment operating tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Installs security and landscape lighting.
• Maintains an inventory of parts and equipment.
• Maintains emergency lighting systems.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Four (4) years of experience in dedicated electrical maintenance or construction.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Licensed as a Journeyman Electrician by the State of Texas.

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade, including working with high voltage.
• Knowledge of city, state, and national electrical codes.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, repair, and maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in operating standard tools, equipment, and testing devices of the trade.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions.
• Ability to interpret and work from technical sketches and blueprints.
• Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems, devices, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical with or without accommodations, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.
• Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and high noise areas.

Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio.

Note:

Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is  and our fax number is .