Electrician I / II - Citywide

Electrician I / II

The City of San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best-managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San Jos is the center of cultural, government, and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San Jose have embraced the following values : Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. This is a class-based recruitment. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for Electrician will be added to the active Qualified Candidate Group and contacted when a department-specific vacancy becomes available. If you are in the current Qualified Candidate Group, you will need to re-apply in order to be considered for future vacancies. Electrician I is the entry-level class in the Electrician series. Incumbents are provided with training and experience to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the full range of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Electrician II is the journey level class in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment, working independently under general supervision.

Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating high and low voltage / amperage electrical components, systems, and equipment including locating problems; determining appropriate courses of action; and coordinating repairs with affected parties. They design, fabricate, and install electrical systems and components and install wiring and electrical equipment, ensuring code compliance. Electricians review work orders, maintain activity logs, prepare requisitions and obtain approval for various projects. Duties may also include purchasing electrical supplies, including filling out paperwork; coordinating purchases; and choosing vendors. They are responsible for responding to occasional emergencies, evaluating and taking required actions and determining if support is needed. Electricians work in the following City departments : San Jos Mineta International Airport, Public Works Department, and Department of Transportation.

Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND successful completion of an apprenticeship from an accredited training program. Experience : None for Electrician I. One (1) year of full-time or its equivalent journey-level experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work for Electrician II. Acceptable substitutions : Completion of the State of California Electrician Certification exam or four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in commercial or industrial electrical maintenance work may be substituted for completion of an apprenticeship from an accredited training program. Required Licensing : Possession of a valid State of California driver's license. Physical Requirement : Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional / technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures / policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Computer Skills - Experience with common business computer applications including but not limited to : MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel. Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, time frames, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment. Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and / or current position(s). Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.