Maintenance Electrician at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Riverside County Department of Facilities Management has an opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician position, located in Riverside.

The Maintenance Electrician performs journeyman level technical work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electrical systems.

The incumbent inspects and tests electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performs required repairs (replacement and re-wiring). The Maintenance Electrician may be required to prepare estimates if the work necessitates complex repair and/or full replacement.

Competitive candidates will have experience with interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints and electrical schematics; applying electrical formulas and conversion tables; ability to use electrical test equipment ( volt-ohmmeters, amp meters, circuit testers).

The Maintenance Electrician class is distinguished from the Lead Maintenance Electrician by the latter's responsibility for assigning the work of a small crew of electricians and inspecting work upon completion.

Meet the Team!
Riverside County Department ofFacilities Management provides property management and operations services for county owned and leased facilities throughout the 7,200 square miles of Riverside County and over 14 million square feet of space. The department is responsible for keeping county buildings safe, comfortable, and productive for both county staff and the public.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Install electrical conduits, fixtures, motors, switches, and outlets according to codes, working from blueprints, schematic diagrams, sketches, and oral and written directions.

• Test established circuits for overload and determine circuit requirements for additional electrical equipment; test circuitry and switches for failures.

• Isolate problems and replace worn or broken parts; make repairs on electrical circuits and equipment, including motors, heaters, air conditioning controls, washing machines, and other appliances and equipment.

• Estimate materials needed and cost of electrical repair jobs; perform preventive maintenance (e.g., lubricating moving parts, changing filters, and adjusting and changing drive belts on electrical equipment).

• May occasionally repair such equipment as radios and television sets; supervise the work of helpers.

• May assist in the performance of basic construction work in preparation for electrical installation or repair (e.g., pouring and forming concrete, repairing and installing plumbing systems, and framing and installing doors and drywall).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I
Experience: Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship training program.

OPTION II
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of 12 semester or 18 quarter units in trade related courses taken at an accredited college or university being equal to six months of experience.

OPTION III
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience performing work in installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment. Two years of the required experience may be substituted on the basis of 144 hours of trade related instruction taken at a union training center, adult school, vocational school, or specialized industrial program being equal to six months of experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver License: Class C

Successful completion of a Sheriff's Level One Clearance (background check)

ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge Of

The methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical trade; pertinent electrical codes.

Ability To

Read and write English at the level necessary for successful job performance; read and comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams of circuitry; follow oral and written directions; maintain simple records.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

Veterans' Preference

The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

Degree Verification

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

What's Next

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County or Facilities Management employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

GENERAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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