Airport Maintenance Electrician III

Position Title:

Airport Maintenance Electrician III

Job Description:

Under the direction of a journey-level electrician, incumbent maintains, repairs, installs and troubleshoots electrical and related equipment at various Airport-owned or operated facilities. This is an advanced 3rd and 4th year apprentice-level position which will require the Incumbent to maintain their Utah State Apprentice License, and continue with their off-duty classroom participation. Upon completion of the State's apprenticeship program requirements and meeting all the requirements for licensing by the State of Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, the incumbent must apply for and obtain a Utah State license as a journeyman electrician.

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This position includes a robust benefits package. Learn more about our benefits here: Salt Lake City Benefits.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Maintains electrical equipment including motors, switch gear, lighting, telemetry and similar apparatus by making appropriate repairs and adjustments.

• Requests required maintenance of related facilities such as buildings, vaults and associated equipment.

• Keeps logs of maintenance performed on various pieces of equipment; may create maintenance schedules and inventories of equipment and replacement parts.

• Rebuilds various types of motors, pumps, lighting equipment, switches, transformers and related equipment when necessary or requests such operations be performed by other personnel.

• Designs electrical systems for various equipment and facilities including specifications, availability of needed equipment, installation time and costs; then takes appropriate action to ensure proper installation and operation of said equipment at facilities.

• Troubleshoots various pieces of equipment, making appropriate repairs and replacements where necessary.

• Troubleshoots various types of electrical equipment including high and low voltage power supplies, motors, pumps, lighting, feeds, and telemetry, and makes appropriate repairs through obtaining necessary equipment and parts and installing same.

• Performs other job duties as assigned which may include general maintenance work in one or more craft or building trades other than electrical

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of the requirements for certification as a third year apprentice electrician under the Utah State Apprenticeship Programs certified by the State's Apprenticeship Committee. Minimum of two years' experience as a licensed electrical apprentice.

• Knowledge of electrical motors, wiring, pumps and lighting systems.

• Mechanical ability.

• Knowledge of building and electrical codes.

• Valid Utah State Operator's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderately heavy physical activity. May be required to push, pull or lift medium heavy weights. May have to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortable for extended periods. Moderate exposure to weather including heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust or grease. May be exposed to high voltages.

• Moderate exposure to stressful situations.

• Subject to callback, emergency work requirements and other non-standard working hour assignments.

CAREER LADDER OR COMPETITIVE-BID ADVANCEMENT TO LEVEL 022:

• Incumbents who have attained the position of Maintenance Electrician III through the State of Utah's apprenticeship program may be advanced to Maintenance Electrician IV by career ladder promotion rather than competitive bid, provided that the level IV position is in the City department in which the apprenticeship was served. Such advancement is entirely at the discretion of the department, based on an evaluation of the incumbent's skills/performance and the department's need for a level IV position, and provided sufficient funding is appropriated for the impacted fiscal year. An incumbent so advanced must have a Utah State license for journeyman electrician. Attainment of the level IV position housed in a City department other than the one in which the apprenticeship was served is only by competitive bid. Applicants must possess state license. See Maintenance Electrician IV position description.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$ 22.96 - $ 30.24

DEPARTMENT

Airport

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40