This is skilled journeyman work at an advanced level in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, systems, machinery, and lines in and around Stormwater, Pavement, and Traffic operations buildings and facilities. Work also involves diagnosing and repairing electrical fixtures and other electrical equipment, replacing broken or faulty electrical equipment, disconnecting hot wires using hot stick or rubber gloves, the safe and efficient operation and equipment used in the trade, and may include responsibility for the training, guidance, safety, and lead supervision of assistants on an intermittent basis. An employee in this class must exercise exceptional care to protect their own safety as well as that of other employees.

Salary: $24.49 - $34.45 Hourly

Close Date: 05-26-2023 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.

• Possess and maintain a valid Certificate of Competency as a Journeyman Electrician issued by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board or obtain the certificate within five and one half (5 ½) months of appointment to the position.

• Have completed an electrical apprentice program with considerable experience as a journeyman electrician or lineman.

• Have at least three (3) years of experience in the construction trade.

• Have considerable knowledge of the approved methods, materials, tools, equipment, and principles of electrical theory used in electrical installation and maintenance work.

• Have considerable knowledge of City, State and National electrical codes.

• Be able to follow written and oral instructions and to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.

• Be able to diagnose and repair electrical fixtures and equipment.

• Be able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Are skilled in the operation of a computer including experience with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.