About the Department

This is a multi-skilled maintenance position with a focus on advanced electrical skills within the Facility Maintenance department at the Solid Waste Authority. This position performs advanced trade tasks relating to the trouble shooting, repair and maintenance of buildings, structures, and equipment; including but not limited to HVAC systems, low voltage electrical systems, control systems, plumbing, carpentry, concrete interior and exterior finishes, roofing and minor structural repairs.

Position Duties

• Electrical repairs, maintenance and installation of skilled multi trades construction work
• Performs advanced electrician tasks relating to electrical repairs and troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480 volts
• Performs repairs of buildings, structures and equipment including HVAC systems, control systems, plumbing, carpentry, concrete, interior finishes, roofing and minor structural repairs
• Performs all electrical work in accordance with the latest addition of the National Electric Code, local and state regulations
• Operates and maintains a variety of maintenance associated power tools
• Assists other maintenance staff with necessary maintenance and repairs at various sites
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to associated equipment
• Performs limited repairs of buildings and associated equipment, fixtures and infrastructure at SWA facilities
• Some evening and weekend work may be required
• Other duties may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong working knowledge in electrical and general construction trades with the ability to learn additional trade skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English to understand and interpret instructional materials such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to respond to inquiries and write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, vendors and the public
• Solid knowledge of general building maintenance with the ability to learn all other through in-house training
• Ability to calculate figures, measure and apply concepts of basic algebra
• Ability to deal with problems in a logical manner not to impede the Authority’s operation or sacrifice safety issues
• Ability to maintain a safe, healthy and clean work area

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses the education and experience listed below

• High School diploma or equivalent  
• Four (4) years work experience in general construction with a focus on working in electrical field
• Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid State of Florida driver’s license
• Journeyman’s license preferred

Other Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.   The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is sometimes very loud. The work environment can be very dirty and noisome.