Lead Electrician

Salary: $33.66 - $47.12 Hourly
Location : Shady Hills, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13604-1225
Department: Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M
Division: Wastewater Services
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $33.66 - $47.12
Pay Grade: N44 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LEAD ELECTRICIAN

Advanced supervisory work in coordinating and supervising a crew or a number of crews in performing mechanical/electrical work on utilities systems, also participating with key personnel and/or contractors in the maintenance, fabrication and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment related to Treatment Plant facilities and all related equipment.

Essential Job Functions
Plans, organizes, and directs the work of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled employees engaged in the electrical maintenance/repairs of various County projects including water, wastewater treatment facilities, and reclaim facilities. Supervises maintenance and repair of pumps and motors. Trains workers in proper work methods and safety procedures to be followed. Routinely inspects work in progress and completed projects to ensure that established methods and safety procedures are followed. Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and the personnel, materials, and equipment to be used. Coordinates installation, repair, and maintenance assignments with County departments and other agencies. Submits requisitions for equipment and materials. Controls the storage and issuance of major items. Trains, counsels, and evaluates the performance of subordinate employees. Instructs subordinate employees in proper work methods and practices, and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established methods and practices are followed. Responds courteously and effectively to complaints from the general public. Performs related work as required. Assists Labor Supervisors, Electrician II's, Electrician III's, and others as applicable with potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains all treatment facilities, housekeeping, vehicle and grounds maintenance. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Plans, organizes and directs the work of skilled, semiskilled and unskilled employees engaged in the electrical maintenance of various County projects including water, wastewater treatment facilities and reclaim facilities. Supervises maintenance and pumps and motors. Trains workers in proper work methods and safety procedures to be followed. Routinely inspects work in and completed projects to ensure that established methods and safety procedures are followed. Inspects work areas to determine type of work required and the personnel, materials and equipment to be used. Coordinates installation, repair and maintenance assignments with County departments and other agencies. Submits requisitions for equipment and materials. Controls the storage and issuance of major items. Trains, counsels and evaluates the performance of subordinate employees. Instructs subordinate employees in proper work methods and practices, and makes periodic inspections to ascertain that established methods and practices are followed. Responds courteously and effectively to complaints from the general public. Assists Labor Supervisors, Electrician II's, Electrician III's and others as applicable with potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance and inspection activities. Ensures reliability of emergency power generation/pumping and transfer equipment tests. Maintains all treatment facilities, housekeeping, vehicle and grounds maintenance. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days if required. Position may require to be clean shaven in order to meet safety requirements.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years of electrical maintenance experience, which includes repair of water systems/sewer systems. Two (2) years' experience as a foreman or supervisor of electrical personnel.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License. Must be able to obtain FWPCOA (A) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification within twelve (12) months from date of employment. Must be able to obtain a Confined Space Certification within three (3) months of employment. Must be able to obtain a State of Florida Unlimited Electrical Contractors (EC) license within (12) months from date of employment.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in electrical maintenance experience, which includes repair of water systems/sewer systems?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have as a foreman or supervisor of electrical personnel?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but ls than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

06

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
Required Question

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