Tucson Talent
Electrician
The Electrician position at the City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department maintains electrical equipment and control systems for the Parks Department buildings and facilities. This position is responsible for performing reactive, preventative, and scheduled maintenance, installations, and responding to system failures. Work is performed under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of the Senior Trades Helper personnel. Duties And Responsibilities
Utilizes tools including but not limited to multimeters, meggers, circuit tracers, and blue stake tracers to identify electrical discrepancies, troubleshoot, and repair and maintain light fixture components, power distribution systems, and emergency power systems at various city and park locations. Reads and interprets blueprints in order to make electrical installations, troubleshoot circuitry, and identify power. Installs various power distribution, lighting system components and devices, electrical panels, and breakers. Uses approved methods of installation for underground, concealed, and surface-mounted raceways, including Electrical Metallic Tubes (EMT). Installs approved conduit fittings and supports, including rigid, non-metallic, flexible metal, and liquid-tight flexible conduits, as required by code. Installs various types of receptacles, switches, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), and outlets. Performs lighting retrofits and installations of new lighting control components, including various switches, time clocks, photocells, and sensors. Performs scheduled maintenance on electrical distribution systems and equipment and uses databases to track work order progress. Appraises projects and provides cost estimates to requestors, including Mayor & Council, the city manager, and executive leadership for City of Tucson owned facility improvements. Troubleshoots and performs tests to identify, inspect, and analyze electrical system discrepancies. Proposes solutions and establishes plans for repairs and replacements before electrical system failure. Reviews Arizona 811 blue stake requests regarding City of Tucson electrical lines and responds by marking buried lines in accordance with Arizona 811 requirements; informs the requestor of blue stake results. Records and adjusts the electrical line's actual locations on the City of Tucson's digital maps. Attends City of Tucson safety department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, keeping workspaces clean and organized, and inspecting the condition of tool inventory. Provides regular guidance to assigned staff, prioritizes and assigns work, provides training, assures work quality and timely completion of assigned duties, and acts as a subject matter expert for employees assigned to their related class. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Working conditions may require early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts. Often works under the following conditions: indoor and outdoor work with exposure to physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environments, which include but are not limited to dirt, grime, chemicals, loud noise, and unfavorable odors. Minimum Qualifications
Education: 6 months post high school Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in electrical systems Arc Flash training Lockout/Tagout training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1st Aid training Aerial Lift training Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Electrical Safety training Demonstrated understanding of power generation systems Demonstrated understanding of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electrical Code Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety work practices Job Profile
J5755 - Electrician Compensation Grade
G105 Hourly Range
$21.96 - 32.94 USD Position Type
Regular Time Type
Full time Department
Parks and Recreation Background Check
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. Benefits
The City of Tucson offers a comprehensive, flexible, and affordable benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. Citizenship
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national ori gin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.
The Electrician position at the City of Tucson's Parks and Recreation Department maintains electrical equipment and control systems for the Parks Department buildings and facilities. This position is responsible for performing reactive, preventative, and scheduled maintenance, installations, and responding to system failures. Work is performed under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of the Senior Trades Helper personnel. Duties And Responsibilities
Utilizes tools including but not limited to multimeters, meggers, circuit tracers, and blue stake tracers to identify electrical discrepancies, troubleshoot, and repair and maintain light fixture components, power distribution systems, and emergency power systems at various city and park locations. Reads and interprets blueprints in order to make electrical installations, troubleshoot circuitry, and identify power. Installs various power distribution, lighting system components and devices, electrical panels, and breakers. Uses approved methods of installation for underground, concealed, and surface-mounted raceways, including Electrical Metallic Tubes (EMT). Installs approved conduit fittings and supports, including rigid, non-metallic, flexible metal, and liquid-tight flexible conduits, as required by code. Installs various types of receptacles, switches, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), and outlets. Performs lighting retrofits and installations of new lighting control components, including various switches, time clocks, photocells, and sensors. Performs scheduled maintenance on electrical distribution systems and equipment and uses databases to track work order progress. Appraises projects and provides cost estimates to requestors, including Mayor & Council, the city manager, and executive leadership for City of Tucson owned facility improvements. Troubleshoots and performs tests to identify, inspect, and analyze electrical system discrepancies. Proposes solutions and establishes plans for repairs and replacements before electrical system failure. Reviews Arizona 811 blue stake requests regarding City of Tucson electrical lines and responds by marking buried lines in accordance with Arizona 811 requirements; informs the requestor of blue stake results. Records and adjusts the electrical line's actual locations on the City of Tucson's digital maps. Attends City of Tucson safety department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, keeping workspaces clean and organized, and inspecting the condition of tool inventory. Provides regular guidance to assigned staff, prioritizes and assigns work, provides training, assures work quality and timely completion of assigned duties, and acts as a subject matter expert for employees assigned to their related class. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Working conditions may require early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts. Often works under the following conditions: indoor and outdoor work with exposure to physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environments, which include but are not limited to dirt, grime, chemicals, loud noise, and unfavorable odors. Minimum Qualifications
Education: 6 months post high school Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in electrical systems Arc Flash training Lockout/Tagout training Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1st Aid training Aerial Lift training Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Electrical Safety training Demonstrated understanding of power generation systems Demonstrated understanding of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electrical Code Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety work practices Job Profile
J5755 - Electrician Compensation Grade
G105 Hourly Range
$21.96 - 32.94 USD Position Type
Regular Time Type
Full time Department
Parks and Recreation Background Check
This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. Benefits
The City of Tucson offers a comprehensive, flexible, and affordable benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. Citizenship
The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national ori gin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.