General Services Electrician

Nature of Work

This is state certified journey level commercial and industrial electrical work performing maintenance, repair, and installation work on facilities and equipment. Work involves performing electrical repair, maintenance, and installation work on buildings and machinery in City owned facilities, parks, and recreational buildings. Assignments are received from the Lead Electrician through work orders, verbally, or in writing. The employee works independently and is responsible for carrying out the work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies and accepted practices. Additional guidance is provided through Federal, State, and local laws, guidelines, codes, and ordinances, NEC, EPA, ADA, and OSHA regulations, training classes and Departmental and City policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by the Lead Electrician through visual inspection, work orders, schedules, conferences, and performance appraisals for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to policies and procedures. This position serves as a lead position over less experienced workers or part-time personnel. Performs electrical work; repairs and installs relays, electric eyes, electrical conduit, switches, fixtures, receptacles, controls, and circuits; troubleshoots electrical problems; installs and repairs exit and emergency lights, electrical outlets, and ballasts; replaces plugs on air conditioners, microwaves and other items; repairs electrical problems associated with draglines and generators. Performs electronic work; repairs and maintains electronic lock down doors at the jail; repairs scoreboards for ball parks. Communicates with other City departments, the public, sub-contractors and contractors when repairing or performing maintenance on City-owned buildings. Employee will at times work other shifts and be on call, but are not absolutely restricted during their off-duty time or in their personal activities, yet may be required to be available only should their services be required. Employee shall be considered as waiting to be engaged to perform their assigned duties and shall not be entitled to compensation unless such employee is actually engaged to perform such required services. Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team. May perform the work of the Lead Electrician when absent. Attends training and seminars when requested. Picks up and delivers office supplies. Transports items to auctions; moves furniture, boxes, desks and chairs. Washes vehicles.
Work exposes the employee to adverse weather conditions, temperatures extremes on roofs and near incinerators, and loud noise levels. Work also exposes employee to hazards associated with traffic, working around inmates, electrical wiring, heights, wetness, sewage, blood borne pathogens, chemicals, gases, odors, and fumes. Protective equipment is required such as gloves, mask, ear plugs, safety glasses, back supports, amp meter, rain suits and a welding helmet. Work is performed both inside and outside and requires the physical ability to sit and operate a motor vehicles, and machinery associated with the trade. Work also requires some heavy lifting and carrying parts and materials and the ability to climb ladders, stand, bend, stoop, squat, and crawl while performing essential functions. Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville’s EEOP Short Form Upon Request
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 6:00 P.M. ON THE CLOSING DATE

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency or graduation from a technical college accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with experience and proficiency in electrical at the journeyman level; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates thefollowinglisted knowledge, skills and abilities:Knowledge of electrical practices, methods and techniques. Knowledge of proper safety precautions associated with the trade. Knowledge of the proper operation of tools and equipment. Ability to perform a wide variety of electrical repair, maintenance and installation work. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to use tools and machinery associated with the trade. Ability to operate and use a bucket truck when needed. Ability to weld.Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (Applicant selected must have or obtain a Commercial Driver’s License, Class B within six (6) months of hire or promotion date)
Possession of a valid State of Alabama Certified Journeyman Electrical Certificate or an equivalent amount of years of experience as a journey man.

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.

Below is a summary of the City's benefit offerings:

Medical Insurance:

The City offers all regular, full-time employees a medical insurance plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. There is one option available: BlueCard PPO. The BlueCard PPO plan utilizes a national Preferred Provider Organization. There is a 30 day waiting period from date of hire.

Voluntary Dental Plan:

The City offers a voluntary dental plan for all regular, full-time employees administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company. This is a PPO plan which offers a network of providers who have agreed to accept reduced fees for their services. Any provider may be utilized; however, significantly less out-of-pocket expense is realized when using a PPO provider. There is one level of coverage available: Level 2 plan. The Level 2 plan offers 100% coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, 80% coverage for Basic Services and 50% coverage for Major Services and Orthodontic, if a PPO provider is utilized. There are no individual/family deductibles for Preventive and Diagnostic Services and deductibles for Basic, Major and other Covered Services are $50 per person or $150 per family per calendar year. The plan maximum is $1,000 and Preventive and Diagnostic Services do not count toward the annual maximum. There is a 30 day waiting period from date of hire.

Voluntary Vision Plan:

This is a voluntary vision plan that provides benefit coverage for eye examinations, frames, and eyeglass lenses with applicable copay. There is also an allowance for contact lenses. The plan is administered by VSP. There is a 30 day waiting period from date of hire.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program:

A mental health and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). It is available to all employees and covered dependents currently enrolled and participating in the Group Medical Insurance. All treatment must be pre-certified and approved through BHS. To arrange for an evaluation, call the City's Employee Assisted Services Coordinator or BHS prior to treatment being rendered. There is a 30 day waiting period from date of hire.

Life Insurance:

The City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy. There are additional benefits for accidental death & dismemberment, seat belt, airbag rider and common carrier. Coverage begins after completing one full day of work. Coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee.

Disability Insurance:

The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. After ten years of service, disability benefits are coordinated by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).

Retirement:

The retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular, full-time and part-time employees. Tier II Employees contribute 6% of salary to the plan (7% of salary for certain positions in the Police and Fire & Rescue divisions). Tier I Employees contribute 5% of salary to the plan (6% of salary for certain positions in the Police and Fire & Rescue divisions). The City contributes a percent as determined by RSA.

Voluntary Life / AD&D Insurance:

The City offers regular, full-time employees an optional voluntary term life insurance plan. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance for self and spouse and/or eligible dependents. Premiums are based upon age for the employee and spouse. Premiums for children are based upon a flat rate. Also, the City offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The minimum level of coverage on both plans is $20,000. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Group. There is a 30 day waiting period from the date of hire. Please refer to the plan brochure for additional information.

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance:

The City offers an optional supplemental Cancer plan and an Off-The-Job Accident plan. The Cancer plan provides a first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy and other benefits. The Off-The-Job Accident plan pays benefits for injuries occurring off the job. These supplemental plans are administered by Allstate. Please refer to the brochure for an explanation of covered benefits. There is a 30 day waiting period from date of hire.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

The City provides two flexible spending accounts: medical reimbursement and dependent care accounts. Reimbursements from these pre-taxed accounts require a proper receipt. The plans are administered by Wage Works. There is a 30 day waiting period from date of hire.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans:

The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans. One plan is administered by RSA-1 and the other is administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.

College 529 Savings Program:

The City provides an opportunity for employees to set aside funds for education through payroll deductions. For additional information, contact the City's Insurance and Benefits Office.

Holidays:

The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Three additional floating holidays are given each year as authorized by the Mayor.

Sick Leave:

Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no maximum amount of sick leave an employee may accrue.

Annual Leave:

Annual leave is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours to the next calendar year.

Military Leave:

The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty-one days per year. Also, employees, called into active service, may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.

Longevity Pay:

The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full-time service as of October 1st of each year.

Other Benefits:

Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.