Salary : $42,861.00 Annually
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2301415
Department: Real Estate Services Department
Division: Facility Maintenance & Operations Division
Opening Date: 10/17/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Are you ready to walk through the door of opportunity? You are on the right path towards a new and exciting opportunity to embrace a new beginning! If you are up for the challenge and are seeking a rewarding career in a fast-paced work environment, career progression and the chance to learn from the best, then we want you! Get ready to take the next step and envision your career with our awesome Facilities Maintenance team.
Our Facilities Maintenance Department has an immediate opening for a dedicated Electrician to maintain our City buildings that require constant support and maintenance. The successful candidate will assist the Facilities Electrical team in troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical components. The successful candidate may assist in general maintenance and repair work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities: and performs semi-skilled manual work involving building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and drywall, masonry, custodial, or other maintenance projects. Assists in ensuring that the operation, construction, and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems are in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards: conducts maintenance inspections of buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to identify potential problems, unsafe conditions, and needed repairs; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. We are looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. Must be able to communicate effectively with City staff, coworkers, vendors, and anyone else he or she encounters on the job.
As the new Electrician you will be responsible for performing skilled and complex daily activities in the maintenance, repair and construction of public facilities and other structures to include electrical.
Come for the job…Stay for the challenge! At the City of Savannah, YOU control your destiny!
We’ll take care of you too! We offer a excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement.
Women, minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Functions
- Perform complex maintenance and diagnostic services for masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and similar systems maintenance, repair, or construction of City facilities or structures.
- Troubleshoots, tests, repairs various electrical components.
- Receive and review various records and reports including work requests, plans, specifications, etc.
- Installs, alters, maintains, repairs, and examines electrical wiring systems, fixtures, panels, motors, generators, transformers and other electrical equipment.
- Performs mechanical assembly and disassembly of electrical components.
- Uses standard and special electrical tools and equipment such as wire locators, voltmeters, ammeters, power meters and other related tools.
- Installs, repairs, and maintains door hardware.
- Installs, repairs, and finishes drywall.
- Installs and repairs various types of flooring.
- Installs and repairs drop ceiling tiles.
- Installs wall-mount TV’s, dry erase boards, and pictures.
- Installs, moves, and repairs furniture.
- Estimate and procure compatible materials and tools required to perform maintenance, repair and construction-related functions.
- Maintain appropriate work records and documents, including work orders and formal and informal inspections.
- Inspect facilities to identify maintenance and repair requirements and priorities.
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency service calls, diagnoses problems and makes minor repairs.
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED plus two (2) years of experience in general electrical work or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience performing carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, masonry and minor construction maintenance and repairs a plus.
Must possess and maintain valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Work Location: 5 Interchange Court Work Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Additional RequirementsBackground investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and practices.
Knowledge of applicable safety precautions.
Knowledge of installation techniques.
Knowledge of materials and equipment needed to perform maintenance jobs.
Skill in organizing work.
Skill in the operation of maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in reading work orders.
Skill in performing building maintenance tasks of varying difficulty with limited supervision.
Skill in oral and written communication.
CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you hold a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a High School graduation or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience in performing carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry and minor construction maintenance and repairs or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Describe your general electrical work experience. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).
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Describe your experience in apprentice level work in the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of a variety of industrial electrical and electronic systems and equipment. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).
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Describe your experience performing carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry and minor construction maintenance and repairs. (The name of the employer where this experienced was obtained must be included in the work history section of the application).* Required Question
Required Question