Industrial Electrician - South Florida Water Management District
West Palm Beach, FL
About the Job
Reporting locations may include: Clewiston Field Station, Clewiston Pump Station G370 (US Highway 27, North of I-75), Okeechobee Pump Station S127 (State Road 78), or West Palm Beach Pump Station S5A (State Road 80).
Performs broad range of work involving installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic components of District buildings, equipment, and machinery, following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematic diagrams, and blueprints. As resident electrical expert, trains electrical personnel in new electrical advances, National Electrical Code updates and interpretations, and technical direction.
Other Duties as Assigned
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Employment Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
The hiring range for this position is $59,120.88 to $69,555.20 (based on education and years of relevant work experience)
The Clewiston Field Station work hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Our offices are closed on Fridays.
License
Florida Journeyman Electrical License or a valid Journeyman Electrical License from another state with the requirement of obtaining a Florida Journeyman Electrical License within six (6) months from date of hire and/or placement in job. (Required)
Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with airbrakes. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL the District will provide 30 days from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner’s Permit and 90 days to obtain CDL License. District is willing to pay cost of CDL training program.
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years). (Required)
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Position works inside at pumping stations, field stations, and headquarters complex. Some exposure to sun, heat, or rain and general outdoor environment, when performing electrical work outside at structures, utility buildings, telemetry towers and other District facilities and equipment.
On-Call status may be required for electrical breakdowns and troubleshooting. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Performs broad range of work involving installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic components of District buildings, equipment, and machinery, following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematic diagrams, and blueprints. As resident electrical expert, trains electrical personnel in new electrical advances, National Electrical Code updates and interpretations, and technical direction.
Other Duties as Assigned
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
Employment Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
The hiring range for this position is $59,120.88 to $69,555.20 (based on education and years of relevant work experience)
The Clewiston Field Station work hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 5:00 pm. Our offices are closed on Fridays.
License
Florida Journeyman Electrical License or a valid Journeyman Electrical License from another state with the requirement of obtaining a Florida Journeyman Electrical License within six (6) months from date of hire and/or placement in job. (Required)
Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with airbrakes. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL the District will provide 30 days from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner’s Permit and 90 days to obtain CDL License. District is willing to pay cost of CDL training program.
Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED (recertification every two years). (Required)
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Position works inside at pumping stations, field stations, and headquarters complex. Some exposure to sun, heat, or rain and general outdoor environment, when performing electrical work outside at structures, utility buildings, telemetry towers and other District facilities and equipment.
On-Call status may be required for electrical breakdowns and troubleshooting. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions.
Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests, and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Source : South Florida Water Management District
