The Electrician II position plays a vital role in maintaining and repairing electrical systems across various City of Austin facilities, including EMS and Fire Stations. This position involves a range of electrical tasks, collaborating with facility managers and staff. This includes maintenance, repairs, inspections, and coordination of electrical work in City of Austin buildings. If you’re looking for a job that utilizes your exceptional electrical skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Under general supervision, this position leads and performs tasks in repair, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical equipment and circuits.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
None.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Appropriate licensing may be required.
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Monday through Friday; 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening, weekend, & holiday work may be required to meet business needs.
Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.
411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702
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The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
The position requires a criminal background investigation.
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduation degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
This position requires a Texas Driver’s License in good standing or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
This position is classified as NON-EXEMPT.
Overtime may be required with or without notice.
Rotational on call and call back is required by the position.
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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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