General Duties:
Under supervision, installs electrical systems and wiring in making additions to or alterations of existing facilities.
Inspects, repairs, replaces, services, and maintains existing electromechanical and electrical systems and associated equipment including conduit and duct systems, light and power circuits, motors, appliances, generators, transformers, control equipment, switches, switchboards, heaters, air conditioners, light fixtures, light panels, and other types of electromechanical and electronic equipment or systems.
Maintains and repairs outdoor lights and standards at City facilities which will include baseball fields and tennis courts.
Assembles, tests, and installs lighting fixtures.
Assists in inspections and troubleshoots high voltage circuits on streetlights including the replacement of lamps, glassware, fixtures, sockets, wiring transformers, and cables.
Maintains records and prepares reports on electrical equipment serviced, installed, maintained, and repaired.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of trade school level courses in electricity and electrical construction repair or completion of an apprenticeship program and four (4) years of varied journey level electrical experience.
NOTES:
1) Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications prior to employment including random drug and alcohol screenings during the course of employment.
2) Prior to appointment (hire), candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-placement drug test, refusal or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate.
LICENCE AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver license required at time of application. Class “B” driver license preferred.
Possession of a valid California Class “B” driver license within six months of date of hire into Classification.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES:
Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components to be placed on the eligible list.
Examination Components
Written Examination (Weighted at 30%): To measure writing ability, customer service, technical and supervisory skills. (Tentatively scheduled for the Week of January 16, 2023).
Performance Test (Weighted at 40%): To measure ability to perform journeyman level, routine electrical tasks. (Tentatively scheduled for the Week of January 30, 2023).
Oral Appraisal Interview (Weighted at 30%):To evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the Week of February 13, 2023).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment:
Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hie, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.
The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Main Line 310-253-5640