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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprentice Electrician City of Port Townsend Job Description Apprentice Electrician Classification title: Apprentice Electrician Working title: Apprentice Electrician Department: Public Works Union: Teamsters FLSA status: Non-exempt Wage Classification: 15 Hours: Full Time Effective date: June 2024; Nov. 2024 Reports to: Facilities and Parks Manager Civil Service: No JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair and operations to various City facilities including buildings, wastewater and water facilities to ensure they are consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition. Areas of responsibility include assessing, maintaining, operating and repairing electrical and mechanical components for City facilities and participating in routine maintenance for City facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Employee shall meet all requirements of groups A, B and C, 5 of group D of the Core Competencies, and the tasks described in these select competencies are considered part of the essential functions for Apprentice Electrician.  Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement  Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits using appropriate tools and testing instruments  Performs maintenance and repair activities to City facilities including painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and concrete work  Conducts routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical, and air conditioning equipment and systems; replaces filters; identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to supervisor  Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices  Maintains and repairs electrical distribution for facilities, water pumping stations, sewer lift stations, odor control stations, SCADA communications, security systems, parks, facilities, street lighting, and assists with troubleshooting City vehicles.  Reads, employs, and updates electrical panel schedules, control drawings, and building schematics  Advises Facilities Management Electrical Trades Inspector of non-compliance with NFPA or UNM standards  Performs a variety of facility maintenance duties and responds to work order requests as directed  Operates a variety of tools and equipment including bucket truck and power tools when needed to accomplish tasks  Cleans and maintains facilities to acceptable standards  Inspects electrical components for facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to supervisors  Maintains basic record keeping of purchases and work activities  Assists with development and implementation of safety programs  Other duties as assigned CORE COMPETENCIES: To show competency for these skills, the employee must have worked in an equivalent position for another agency or worked for the City for a minimum of one year demonstrating the skills for this position. Once an employee has demonstrated proficiency for one year, they are eligible for promotion to this role. The groups below provide a list of competencies for career path development. Group A Competencies  Provides essential services as a front-line worker  Works well in a team  Shows the ability to effectively interact with the public  Demonstrates safe work practices  Supports cross-team functionality and collaboration  Effective and efficient communication with team members, managers, and other departments, both verbally and in writing, using tact, patience and courtesy to convey instructions, provide feedback, receive feedback, and resolve issues  Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people  Maintains cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, peers, management and customers  Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances, such as shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, or variations in the workload, while maintaining composure and effectiveness Group B Competencies (entry level)  Knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code)  Knowledge of current state electrical laws (RCW)  Knowledge of current state electrical rules (WAC)  Basic understanding of WISHA and DOSH health and safety requirements in the workplace  Basic hand tool and power tool operations  General understanding of facility maintenance procedures  Demonstrates the ability or has been trained on basic snow and ice removal operations according to City guidelines  Entry level work: gutter cleaning, window washing, air filter and light replacement  Basic ability to assess, problem solve and make appropriate decisions to facility maintenance issues  Independently organizes work, sets priorities, meets deadlines, and follows up on assignments  After a minimum of 6 months of experience, ability to be added to the on-call rotation calendar  Demonstrates strong customer service skills and establishes, maintains, and fosters positive and effective working relationships Group C Competencies (mechanical and technical skills)  Ability to work with 120 to 240 V equipment and circuits  Installs and maintains electrical systems and components, including overcurrent protection, lighting, and wiring  Inspects, tests, and diagnoses issues with electrical systems and components  Performs all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards  Tests electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning  Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components  Knowledge of electrical, construction, carpentry, and plumbing repairs  Performs routine maintenance, such as inspecting gauges, drives, motors, belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters and other preventive measures  Performs routine maintenance around the building such as painting, fixing structural damage and or window, door, or wall repair  Ability to diagnose, repair and restore broken or leaking plumbing to avoid potential water damage  Ability to work safely on damaged electrical wiring when a short circuit occurs  Ability to problem solve and maintain building HVAC electrical equipment by keeping climate control in the facility functioning properly  Operates basic technical diagnostic equipment including but not limited to amp meters, voltage meters, circuit testers, and special diagnostic instruments  Assists with a variety of projects including but not limited to walls, shelving, office space, and storage spaces  Detects electrical circuit problems and implements approved repairs  Use of meters, gauges, and other test equipment to perform troubleshooting and repairs accurately and efficiently for facilities equipment and systems including HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, and access control systems  Monitors and maintains safety equipment, including the City’s fire alarm system  Ability to collect infrastructure data using GIS or building management information systems  Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics, materials, and equipment  Ability to enter workorder data Group D Competencies (division specific skills)  Ability to work up to 480 V 3 Phase motors  Ability to work up to 600 V electrical systems or less  Ability to operate and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers   Demonstrates expertise in pump station equipment maintenance practices   Diagnoses and troubleshoots faulty wiring  Runs tests on generators and other backup systems  Knowledge of (VFD) Variable Frequency Drives  Knowledge Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems  Complies with OSHA and other applicable standards  Facilitates purchasing of needed electrical components  Ability to research technical information and manufacturer’s data and sources for parts and equipment  Operates and maintains extra low volt (<50V or less) systems and low voltage (<1000V), may repair and maintain motor control centers, programmable logic controls, and variable frequency drives  Diagnoses and detects needed repairs and potential problems to structures and equipment including air handler units, HVAC systems, security systems, elevators, generators, and their components  Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment  Researches, designs and purchases parts for new projects or modifications of existing electrical systems or equipment  Provides pre-bid and construction review of electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals for all capital improvement projects with outside firms  Researches, develops, and designs electrical plan schematics and wiring diagrams and interprets service manuals  Knowledge of and ability to operate pool mechanical systems  Interprets plans, electrical schematics, and technical information to troubleshoot and repair the large variety of building equipment and systems found in commercial office buildings  Demonstrates solution-oriented problem solving in a facility environment for facility equipment and systems  Ability to operate building systems software  Ability to process GIS or building management information systems and perform analysis of assets as well as use software to produce reports and informational materials for City staff and the public  Ability run work order reports  Trains new and other City employees as needed on the City’s lock out tag out procedures Group E Competencies (leadership skills – included to show skills needed for advancement)  Ability to diagnose and repair telemetry and electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers for secondary systems  Oversees and participates in construction related projects and maintenance repairs  Develops and maintains staff work schedules, timesheets, and payroll reports  Assigns and coordinates work and provides needed resources to staff  Inspects work performed in conformance with established standards  Coordinates with other City departments, contractors, and external agencies  Understands and implements the City’s purchasing policy and procedures manual  Receives, reviews and evaluates concerns regarding repair and maintenance services in City facilities determines and initiates appropriate corrective action  Serves as a liaison to the management team  Oversees and leads volunteer groups and individuals  Provides oversight and manages seasonal employees  Performs 1:1 meetings with other team members  Provides mentoring and training for team members  Works with operations manager to develop annual work plan and budget  Assists in tracking each fund within the department budget over the year  Provides manager with recommendations and/or input regarding hiring and employee reviews  Ability to communicate technical elements of the work with the public  Demonstrates assertive management skills in fairly addressing issues with peers, the public, management, and other City employees  Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire crew members to achieve performance goals and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency  Understands and responds to the needs and concerns of team members, demonstrating consideration for their perspectives, experiences and well-being  Skilled in resolving conflicts or disagreements that may arise among team members and customers, using diplomacy, and productive problem-solving techniques  Efficiently manages time and resources to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and optimize productivity, while ensuring the safety and quality of work performed by the crew  Develops, implements, and maintains records for emergencies and/or equipment (SOPs)  Ability to read, understand and access safety data sheets (SDS)  Assists in the development of and/or maintains a preventative maintenance program  Assists in the development of and/or maintains a capital replacement program  Maintains reports and other documents pertaining to purchases, contracted services, and other operational needs  Operates various computer programs regularly including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Work management software  Serves as a backup to the Facilities Crew Chief when out QUALIFICATIONS Required  High school diploma or GED  Knowledge of National Electrical Code, NFPA-70E, OSHA 10-30, and the National Electrical Safety Code  Active WA State electrical trainee certificate  Valid Washington State driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier  At least 2+ years of experience working in electrical, boiler, HVAC, and facility maintenance  First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position  Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Preferred  Considerable experience using a maintenance management software program  Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I  Building systems software experience WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires being onsite working in the field primarily in the outdoors during all types of weather; repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. This position may require working in confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job- related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.