Electrician II

The Department of General Services is seeking a qualified Electrician II for the Facilities Maintenance Division. The Electrician II will install and maintain lighting and electrical systems throughout the City of Norfolk.Installs and maintains lighting and electrical systems to include:  

* troubleshooting and repairing circuits 
* locating power sources
* changing ballasts in light fixtures 
* replacing switches and receptacles 
* replacing light fixtures or repairing internal components 
* re-lamping with new LED lamps 
* running new circuits for receptacles 
* wiring and splicing for string lights 
* installing contactors, photocells, conduits, boxes, fittings, and all wiring 
* testing lighting circuits 
* pulling data and communication cable 
* cleaning lighting lenses 
* installing time clocks 
* installing new fixtures in elevators 

Performs other duties to include:

* hanging banners and flags
* testing and installing cameras, monitors, and television systems 
* installing telephone and data equipment 
* obtaining estimates for materials and/or services and submits for purchase order by following procurement procedures 
* using work order management application (Facility Dude) to update assigned work orders with notes, labor hours, and materials used 
* scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing work of contractors 
* following strict tool and inventory control procedures

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Required:

* Three years of experience as an electrician.

Preferred:

* Four years of experience as an electrician.
* Valid Driver's License required.
* State Journeyman Electrician's License required within one (1) year of employment. 
* A copy of your license or NEC training transcripts will be required if selected for hire.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30pm, 40 hours per week every week

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.