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Trades Specialist: Industrial Electrician

Salary

$52,146.00 - $80,912.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full time with benefits

Job Number

24-05168

Department

Water Management

Opening Date

11/13/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $52,146 - $57,492

Work Day/Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment.

DWM is seeking a seasoned person with a good work ethic and congenial personality to join our industrial plant maintenance team. As part of a two-person crew, the purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment in a commercial/industrial environment. Corrective maintenance is performed for large electrical motors and controls, electrical switchgear, and other electrical equipment at water and wastewater facilities & over 60 lift stations. Perform Preventive Maintenance on electrical equipment using specialized motor analyzing meters and software to track data and reduce unplanned machine downtime. Other duties include overtime and/or rotation for stand-by/recall, completing administrative duties, and assessing equipment and systems for acceptable performance levels.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performing skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment including troubleshooting fixtures and components; testing for power; replacing lamps and ballasts; replacing and/or installing receptacles and switches; replacing light fixtures; repairing panel boxes; overseeing lift and pump station repairs; assisting with HVAC troubleshooting; repairing wiring; and responding to emergency calls.

• Performs preventative and general maintenance on electrical, HVAC, safety, utility, and related systems, equipment, and devices; diagnoses and troubleshoots issues; utilizes computer-controlled and specialized programs, systems, and software; installs repairs, replaces, tests, and/or maintains equipment and systems; monitors contractor operations; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational requirements, policies, and procedures.

• Responds to emergency requests and performs emergency repairs; coordinates repairs with vendors and other staff; and identifies and troubleshoots system or equipment malfunctions and issues escalated by lower-level staff.

• Maintains records; gathers information; monitors and tracks supply usage; and obtains price quotes for repairs.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• One additional year of technical or vocational training

• Three years of related journey trades experience.

• Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire

• Color vision required for some assignments.

CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to complete job-related training including (but not limited to) forklift operation, lock out/tag out, confined space, ladder safety, respirator and emergency evacuation training.

Additional Preferred Skills

• One year of CMMS program experience, familiarity using an Infrared thermography camera, Ultrasound probe equipment, and other hand held electrical meters.

• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or water utility preferred.

• For positions assigned to electrical repairs, the North Carolina Electrical Limited license is preferred.

• For positions assigned to HVAC, the CFC universal refrigerant certification is preferred.

• Work environment works in a small group and works closely with 2 or more employees

• Work environment requires employees to report to work daily at different locations and will be exposed to strong/bad odors which are present at sewage water treatment plants and lift stations

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 13 standard work days of vacation per year

• 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

• 2 weeks paid military leave per year

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

• State and City retirement plans

• Short and long term disability plans

• Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

• City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

• Paid funeral leave

• Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

• Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

• 48 hours for volunteer work each year*

• 4 hours parental leave each year

• Workman's Compensation Insurance

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

• State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

• State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

• Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

• Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

• Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

  01

  Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

• Walk in

• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

  02

  If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

  03

  Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD or Juris Doctorate

  04

  Please list any/all training or education you have had in a specific vocational, administrative, or technical area: (Such as OSHA, CDL, equipment, or other trades area training)

  05

  How many years of related journey trades experience do you have?

• No related experience

• Less than 1 year of related experience

• 1 year but less than 3 years related experience

• 3 years but less than 7 years related experience

• 7 or more years related experience

  06

  How would you rate your experience level with electrical operations, maintenance, startup and/or commissioning, & construction practices?

• No experience

• Beginner level

• Intermediate level

• Advanced level

• Expert level

  07

  How would you rate your experience level with using an Infrared thermography camera, Ultrasound probe equipment, and other hand held electrical meters?

• No experience

• Beginner level

• Intermediate level

• Advanced level

• Expert level

  08

  Do you have any experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have a North Carolina Electrical Limited license?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you have hands-on experience with electrical panels, switchgear, motor control centers, breakers/fuses, motors, pumps, & variable frequency drives?

• Yes

• No

  11

  How would you rate your experience level with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint?

• No experience

• Beginner level

• Intermediate level

• Advanced level

• Expert level

  12

  Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire)

• I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.

• I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.

• I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

  13

  Are you willing and able to complete job-related training? (Such as but not limited to forklift operation, lock out/tag out, confined space, ladder safety. Respirator and emergency evacuation training)

• Yes

• No

  14

  This position works in small groups, are you willing to work closely with 2 or more employees?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Due to the nature of the work, the working area can have strong or bad odors which are present at sewage water treatment plants and lift stations. Are you comfortable working in this environment?

• Yes

• No

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  This position requires you to report to work daily at different locations, are you willing and able to work under these conditions?

• Yes

• No

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