Electrician

THE POSITION

• CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED *

The City of Carson is seeking to hire an Electrician who is, proactive, has a safety-first mindset and problem solver. The ideal candidate should have a successful history working at a journey man level in commercial settings, such as office building, retail spaces or industrial facilities.

Additional Information:

• Great work-life balance 4-Day Work Week, Monday-Thursday

• 14 Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave and Vacation

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• CalPERS Retirement

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs journey-level electrical work in the repair, construction, installation, and maintenance of City electrical systems and equipment including high voltage; may supervise the work of subordinate staff serving as assistants on various projects; does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Inspect, repair, install, service and maintain electrical and lighting systems,

• including conduit and duct systems, light and power circuits, motor appliances, generators, breaker panels, control equipment switches, switchboards, fans, heaters, fixtures, boilers and

• clocks.

• May oversee and assign the work of subordinate staff.

• Install, maintain and repair equipment, pumps, pump motors, motor control panels and

• related equipment

• Maintain and repair heating and air conditioning equipment, refrigerators.

• Drive and use aerial equipment to access light poles to repair or maintain electrical

• equipment; may climb poles to perform electrical repairs.

• Operate a variety of tools and equipment.

• Install necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment and appliances;

• Wire new and altered buildings.

• Perform troubleshooting work to locate defects in electrical systems.

• Replace fuses, breakers, overloaded heaters.

• Install, test and maintain intercommunication systems, public address systems.

• Interpret electrical plans and specifications and check for conformity with codes, regulations and safety orders, prepare schematic drawings.

• Keep material and cost records.

• Estimate time and material costs of projects.

• Order materials and supplies.

• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance such as a formal apprentice program or equivalent training and four (4) years experience performing electrical work at the journey level. Experience and/or education may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, tools, terminology, materials and equipment of the electrical trade.

• Design, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical and lighting equipment.

• Electrical codes and related ordinances and regulations.

• Electrical motors and control systems.

• Safe work practices; use of aerial equipment.

• Basic principles of supervision.

• Basic record keeping practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Use electrical tools and equipment skillfully and safely; read and follow electrical plans and specifications.

• Diagnose causes of electrical failure.

• Wire and rewire electrical circuits, motors and panels.

• Repair lighting, control and telemetering systems and motors, pumps and other electrical units, work with up to 480 volts AC.

• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work safely in hazardous locations and at heights; drive equipment which provides for aerial capability.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

• Estimate time and material requirements for specific projects.

• Work from aerial equipment or climb to work at considerable heights.

• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

• Supervise the work of assigned personnel.

• May be subject to overtime, working weekends or call back.

License and/or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a Class B Driver's License if required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.

• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.

• Require the ability to stand for long periods.

• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.

• May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.

• May be required to work with harsh and toxic substances.

• May be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons,

• shoes and oxygen breathing apparatus.

• May be required to work within enclosed spaces or at heights above ground level.

• May be required to work around foul odors and loud noise.

• Required to work around electrical hazards and high voltage.

Recruitment Process

Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the selection process which will consist of the following sections:

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight

• Performance Exam 100%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights.

Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicants' indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. Applicants must achieve a cut-off score of 70% or above on the written and oral examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Passing the written and oral examination does not guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures.

Other information

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.

Appointment

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL.

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Carson

Summary of Employee Benefits

AFSCME

(AFSCME Council 36, Local 809)

CalPERS Retirement Formula

• 3%@60 Formula

• Employees hired before May 6, 2011.

• 2%@55 Formula

• Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.

• 2%@62 Formula

• New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Other:

• Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis.
• 1959 Survivors Program

• Level 4.

Medical Insurance

• The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs.

• The City will pay the full family HMO premium from Kaiser Permanente of Los Angeles Region (including Riverside and San Bernardino counties) for each Unit member and eligible dependents. - a cafeteria cap of $200.00, per month, will be placed on any remaining premium monies.

• Employees may elect to discontinue or not enroll in the health insurance program upon proof of equal coverage. If this option is selected, employees shall receive 75% of the lowest 2-party premium to be deposited into the employee's City-sponsored deferred compensation account.

Dental Insurance

• The monthly dental premium is fully paid by the City.

• Employees may elect to discontinue or not enroll in the dental insurance program. If this option is selected, employees shall receive 75% of the premium to be deposited into the employee's City-sponsored deferred compensation account.

Vision Insurance

• Employees may elect vision care through payroll deduction from wages and/or with monies remaining from the sum provided for health insurance.

Life Insurance

• $100,000.00 Basic Group Term Life Insurance premium paid by the City.

• Employees may purchase Optional Group Term Life Insurance coverage and Dependent Life Insurance coverage through payroll deduction from wages and/or with monies remaining from the sum provided for health insurance.

• Long-Term Care (optional)- Employees may purchase optional Long-Term Care through payroll deduction from wages and/or with monies remaining from the sum provided for health insurance.

Deferred Compensation

• Deferred Compensation Plan is available, employee participation is optional.

• Deferred Compensation City matches up to $500.00 per calendar year.

Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability

• City Paid premium.

Annual Leave

Monthly Accruals

11.33 hours Upon Appointment

13.33 hours Commencement of 6th year

16.66 hours Commencement of 11th year

Additional 10 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 20th year

Additional 20 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 21st year

Additional 30 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 22nd year

Additional 40 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 23rd year and each anniversary date thereafter.

100% paid at separation.

500 maximum accrual hours.

Sick Leave

• 10 hours accrued per month.
• 1/2 the value of accrued sick leave balance paid at separation (up to 760 hours provided the employee has five years of service with the City).
• 1,200 maximum accrual hours.

Holiday Leave

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

• The City will reimburse employees up to the California State University in-state rate (per semester, quarter, or academic year).

Retiree Medical

• The City shall pay a monthly health insurance premium for eligible retired unit members as follows:

% of difference between the

required minimum contribution

Full-time service with Carson and the amount the City pays

at time of retirement for active Unit members

0 - 4.99 years 0%

5 years 50%

6 years 60%

7 years 70%

8 years 80%

9 years 90%

10 years 100%

Longevity Pay

• 2 1/2% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 15 years of service credit.
• 5% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 20 years of service credit.
• 7 1/2% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 25 years of service credit.

For more information, please click on the link below.

AFSCME 809 MOU

01

1.The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

• Yes

• No

02

How many years of experience do you have performing journey level electrical work?

• None

• Less than two (2) years

• Two (2) to four (4) years

• Four (4) to five (5) years

03

Please describe any training, experience and certifications related to this positions, provide certification/license numbers if applicable. If you have no related experience or certifications, mark N/A.

04

Please list certifications/license#(s) below. If you have no certifications or license#(s), mark N/A.

05

What types of electrical systems and equipment have you worked with (e.g., residential, commercial, industrial)?

06

How do you stay current with the National Electrical Code and local codes?

Required Question

Agency City of Carson

Address 701 E. Carson Street

Carson, California, 90745

Phone (310) 952-1736

Website http://ci.carson.ca.us