Maintenance Electrician (Registry) at CITY OF MEMPHIS in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor in General Services to provide Master/Journeyman level work for the installation, maintenance, repair of electrical systems and equipment and fixtures of City owned buildings and facilities.  Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring conduit, fixtures, generators, switches, circuit breaker fuse boxes, and electrical apparatus in buildings using hand tools, voltage testers and other testing devices; inspects wiring and fixtures for conformance to local electrical codes.  Drives various types of trucks with the required license to and from work site to haul equipment. Makes estimates of time, money and materials needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1.         Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Requires the use of equipment such as hand tools, drills, hydraulic bender, etc.  Requires the ability to operate an automobile.  Requires ability to lift 50 lbs.  Requires ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, light towers, aerial equipment and bucket trucks in the performance of some job duties. Drives vehicle to and from various work sites throughout city.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed inside buildings exposed to dust and outside exposed to changing weather conditions and temperatures.

 
Valid Journeyman Electrician License and four (4) years of electrical maintenance experience, or any combination of experience or training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.  Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. 
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov