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.