Electrician - general labor - job employment - craigslist (2024)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform electrical support, maintenance, and repair of exhibits, equipment and facilities
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment
• Install temporary power systems for events
• Study blueprints and schematics and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete assignments
• Purchase and order electrical supplies and parts from vendors
• Install lighting fixtures, power outlets, control devices, heaters, and thermostats
• Run conduit and pull wire for new or existing electrical installations
• Replace fuses and change lamps in florescent, mercury vapor, and incandescent lighting fixtures
• Assist electricians with troubleshooting, repairs and construction projects as needed
• Coordinate with outside contractors on electrical portions of design, development and construction
• Test installations to check and ensure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using appropriate test equipment
• Inspect and evaluate electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determines whether equipment and new installations meet requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Clean and maintain tools and perform routine maintenance on special equipment
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Utilize CMMS work order system for work scheduling, preventative maintenance programs and record keeping
• Assist where needed in inter-departmental projects and functions
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities (as appropriate to skill level and experience) as assigned
• Have regular and punctual attendance
• Work modified schedule as needed and determined by management

Qualifications:
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.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity, occupational hazards and appropriate precautions, techniques, tools and materials of the electrical trade, and the City of Fort Worth Electrical Codes
• Skilled in wiring of electrical circuits according to City code; read and use various electrical testing equipment
• Ability to examine and diagnose faulty electrical system without immediate supervision; read and interpret wiring diagrams; follow written and oral instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to work inside/outside working conditions; exposed to extremes of heat, cold and wetness; hazards of electrical shock; extreme heights; working from an elevated position
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability

Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2 years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician in the construction or maintenance field

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Journeyman Electrical License

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Team oriented environment
• Ability to work irregular hours (holidays and weekends)
• Ability to work special events and functions as required
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold and inclement weather

Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Benefits
This is a full-time position and offers the following benefits:
• Medical and Prescription Drug (Employee Coverage 90% Employer Paid, Dependent Coverage 55% Employer Paid)
• Vision
• Dental
• Basic Life AD&D (100% Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (100% Employer Paid)
• Supplemental Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Equivalent to 5 Weeks Per Year)
• PTO Rollover
• PTO Sell Back
• Free Zoo Membership
• Free Guest Passes
• Discounts on Food, Merchandise, Attractions, Admission and Programs

Apply online at fortworthzoo.org/careers

Direct job link:
https://us241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/fwzoo/Posting/View/2014