Salary: $69.26 Hourly
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type: Limited Term Employee
Job Number: 2023-00452
Department: Alliant Energy Center
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/2/2023 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TRADES
Description
Dane County Alliant Energy Center is recruiting for a Limited Term Employee (LTE) Electrician.
Must be available nights, weekends and holidays as required by Alliant Energy Center events and emergency situations.
Limited Term Employees (LTE’s) are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general direction at Alliant Energy Center to perform skilled electrical work in constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, operating and inspecting various electrical wiring systems, provide temporary electrical connections as required by events, electrical controls, electrical machinery and electrical equipment in buildings and/or grounds; to perform skilled preventive maintenance and repair work on a variety of building maintenance systems; and to do related work as required.
Education, Experience & Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of a five (5) year accredited apprenticeship program for Electricians. Preference will be given for management, cost control and public relations training and experience.
The Alliant Energy Center requires a Journeyman Electrician Certification by an appropriate authority. Must be able and willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a routine basis. Must be able and willing to work longer than an 8 hour shift based the Center’s activity level and Event requirements.
Special Requirements:
Some positions will work a significant number of nights, weekends and holidays. Possession of a Class B Maintenance Electrical license and a valid Wisconsin driver’s license (or eligibility for). A valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License Class “A” may be required for some positions. Will be required to supply personal small hand tools.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.). Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installing and repairing electrical wiring systems, paging and sound systems, controls and electrical machinery and equipment in buildings; knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in installing and repairing communications systems; knowledge of the provisions of the National Electrical Code and of the pertinent City, County or State inspection and safety requirements; ability to diagnose and correct electrical power, lighting or communications failures; ability to do field or shop repair of electrical equipment; ability to handle electrical power requirements up to and over 440 volts; ability to read and interpret technical blueprints of electrical and electronic circuitry and the ability to work independently. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Must be able to work at heights in excess of 50 feet for sustained periods of time.
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QUESTIONS 1-2 ARE FOR SCREENINGDo you have a combination of training and experience equivalent to high school graduation?
- Yes
- No
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Have you completed a five (5) year accredited apprenticeship program for Electricians?
- Yes
- No
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QUESTIONS 3-5 ARE GRADED.THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. The Alliant Energy Center is a customer service focused conference, convention and entertainment facility that attracts approximately 1 million people per year. The electricians are in direct contact on a regular basis with the vendors requesting power to their booths. It is critically important that this position provides the highest level of customer service possible. Please describe your experience and training in customer service, and your approach to providing and maintaining superior customer service.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. The Alliant Energy Center is a fast paced, fluid working environment that requires attention to detail and accuracy as well as the ability to multi-task while under tight deadlines and long unusual hours. Please describe your experience working in a fast paced environment where attention to detail and accuracy are of the utmost importance. Include in your response experience in directing the work of others and your approach to maintaining good working relationships with co-workers in stressful situations.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED. The Electrician position requires the ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision and exercise independent judgement and decision making. Please describe your experience in working independently, your approach to making independent judgements and your decision making process.
Required Question