INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

South Florida Water Management District

West Palm Beach, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,150.40–$69,555.20 Per Year
LOCATION
West Palm Beach, FL
POSTED
19 days ago
Job Description: Performs broad range of work involving installation, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic components of District buildings, equipment and machinery, following electrical code, manuals, specifications, schematic diagrams and blueprints. As a resident electrical expert, trains electrical personnel in new electrical advances, National Electrical Code updates and interpretations, and technical direction. 

Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to random mandatory drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours are Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Guidelines
(May be filled as an Industrial Electrician or Electrician)

Industrial Electrician: High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience as a Licensed Journeyman Electrician. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. The hiring range for this position is $62,150.40 to $69,555.20 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Electrical: High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years' experience as an electrician apprentice or training, including two (2) years under the direction of a Licensed Journeyman Electrician. The hiring range for this position is $56,409.60 to $63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

License(s)/Certifications(s)
Industrial Electrician: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/AED (recertification every two years). (Required)

Florida Journeyman Electrical License or a valid Journeyman Electrical License from another state with the requirement of obtaining a Florida Journeyman Electrical License within six (6) months from date of hire and/or placement in job. (Required)

Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with airbrakes. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, the District will provide 2 months from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner's Permit and 6 months to obtain CDL License. District is willing to pay cost of CDL training program. (Required)

Electrician: Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/AED (recertification every two years). (Required)

Valid State of Florida Class B commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicle equipped with airbrakes. If selected candidate does not currently possess CDL, the District will provide 2 months from date of hire to obtain CDL Learner's Permit and 6 months to obtain CDL License. District is willing to pay cost of CDL training program. (Required)

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role. Overtime will be required based on weather and/or environmental conditions. 

Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments. Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities. Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more. 

Works inside pumping stations and field stations. Some exposure to sun, heat, or rain and general outdoor environment when performing electrical work outside at structures, utility buildings, telemetry towers and other District facilities and equipment. 

On call status will be required for electrical breakdowns and troubleshooting. 

Veterans' Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statues, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation and each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All Documentation is due by the close of the job posting. 

Americans with Disabilities Act 
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at 

HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

About the Company

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South Florida Water Management District

Our mission: To safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders. 

The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 9 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.

A key initiative is restoration of the Everglades – the largest environmental restoration project in the nation's history. The District is also working to improve the Kissimmee River and its floodplain, Lake Okeechobee and South Florida's coastal estuaries.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
https://www.sfwmd.gov/