Electrician II - Building & Equipment Services

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. Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, and high noise areas. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Additional Benefits provided by Department:

• Department uniform and laundered service.
• Department provides tools necessary for work tasks.
• Shoe allowance provided annually.
• Opportunities for additional certifications.

Work Location

• 318 N. Las Moras, San Antonio, Texas 78207

Work Hours

• 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; Rotational on-call duties

Essential Job Functions

• 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. 

For more information and to apply for the position visit the City of San Antonio's website at: https://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/CareerCenter/3651400

• 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.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years' commercial/industrial electrical installations to include motor control systems, fire alarm systems, and generator/UPS maintenance and repair services.
• Valid Class B CDL.

The City of San Antonio, Texas is the 7th largest city in the United States, with a corporate boundary of 486 square miles, serving a population of 1.4 million residents. We are committed to excellence in the delivery of services to San Antonio residents and visitors. Core Values of Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism are principles which define the culture of the 40 departments within our organization, which include Parks & Recreation, San Antonio International Airport, Development Services, Public Works, Convention Facilities, Building & Equipment Services, Libraries, and IT.