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in Brenham, TX
Maintenance Electrician
Verified Pay | $19.21 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Brenham, Texas |
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Verified Pay$19.21
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Job Description
This is an hourly, non-exempt position and starting pay is $19.21 per hour (pay grade 20). Well qualified applicants may be eligible for a higher starting rate.
A valid Texas commercial driver's license (B CDL) is required. Employees who do not have a Class B CDL (Commercial) Texas driver's license must successfully obtain this license within 180 days of hire. The City of Brenham offers an in-house training program to obtain this license.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs general troubleshooting of electrical systems, including inspecting, noting deficiencies, and correcting deficiencies in various electrical systems of new and existing city infrastructure;
Prepares electrical systems for temporary special events;
Works with Public Utilities department to hang community banners and flags;
Repairs and maintains street lighting;
Completes work orders and related reports, including recording materials used and time spent on repairs/projects;
Responsible for the appropriate supply of materials and equipment, including preparing purchase requests and orders, calling vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and maintaining inventory and stock room;
Reads and interprets complex blueprints, piping, schematics and written instructions;
Repairs, replaces, and maintains all city owned lighting, including holiday lights;
Assists with city park electric systems and equipment;
Assists with general setup for special events;
Operates and maintains a variety of mechanical tools and equipment required for maintenance work while utilizing necessary PPE to complete tasks;
Performs routine maintenance and repair of city facilities to ensure upkeep and safety; including general carpentry, soldering, pipefitting, welding, fabrication, electrical, painting, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, and other mechanical repair work;
Operates various equipment, including aerial bucket and truck, backhoe, and safety belt and equipment; and
Assists electric department during large power outages as needed, and maintenance department, including general building structure, electric, and plumbing systems as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles or equipment, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch, or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to perform job duties from various heights, lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.
The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, and chemicals. The employee may be required to work with live electric wires. The work environment is noisy and distracting.
All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:
- Criminal Background
- Driver's License History
- Drug Screening
- Physical
- Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Public Safety Background Investigation
- Verification of Education
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