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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WORKER 1 (GENERAL) (OPEN)

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ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WORKER 1 (GENERAL) (OPEN)

Salary

$59,771.78 - $64,591.34 Annually

Location

Ohio 45202, OH

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Job Number

25-01732

Department

Various City Departments

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

This employee performs basic electrical maintenance duties in which he/she installs, modifies, and maintains in efficient operating condition electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, equipment and motors so that all City departments (with the exception of Traffic Engineering) can provide such services as water, sewage disposal, lighting of public buildings and recreational facilities, and to provide emergency alarm systems to the community. Employee troubleshoots, repairs, and/or modifies, and replaces damaged, malfunctioning, and worn electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment; works on equipment that operates voltages less than 600 volts (low voltage); may direct, orient, and demonstrate work to new workers who are assigned to assist on a given project in order to familiarize them with equipment, tools, work procedures, etc., and to assure safety. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:

Basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using associated measuring devices such as micrometer, etc.

Electrical test equipment.

Proper operation of electrical motors to read and interpret motor nameplates and to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

Safety precautions when working with electricity, around machinery, in traffic, at heights, in confined areas, and with tools in order to protect self and others from injury.

Basic first aid needed for industrial and electrical work environment such as artificial respiration, treatment of electrical burns, shock, etc.

Electrical current flow potential to make certain all equipment and circuits are grounded safely.

Hardware used in the trade.

Electrical trade language.

Common symbols used on work orders and schematics.

Parallel lighting circuits.

Basic electrical circuits.

How various circuits, equipment, and controls operate, fit, and work together.

Protective devices used in electrical systems.

Various methods of joining wires and cables and making connection.

Skill to:

Install hardware safely.

Use electrical test equipment safely such as ammeters, voltmeters, meggars, VOM's wattmeters.

Use tools such as general construction hand tools, electrical hand tools, and small power tools.

Wire lights, fixtures, motors, controllers, and transformers.

Pull, splice, and connect wiring and test completed circuits.

Drive bucket trucks, aerial trucks, and similar trucks.

Ability to:

Calculate Ohm's Law and other related formulas to calculate resistance, current, voltage, and load.

Read, interpret, make and work from basic schematics and one line and block drawings.

Read, interpret, and familiarize self with manuals for new equipment.

Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Demonstrate mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Required Education and Experience

Promotional:Each applicant must have one year of experience as an Electrical Maintenance Helper with the City of Cincinnati. Individuals with one year of satisfactory job performance may be promoted to Electrical Maintenance Worker 1 without further examination.

Open:Each applicant must have two years of full-time, paid experience in basic electrical repair or maintenance work OR successfully completed at least two years of a four year electrical apprenticeship program. In addition, each applicant must have completed a full trade school program (high school level) in electrical or electronic repair or maintenance OR have 12 credit hours of electrical maintenance and repair courses through an accredited college level program.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Driver's License.

A valid Commercial Driver's License may be required for certain assignments.

Vision suitable for reading test instrument gauges accurately.

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, etc., and work at great heights.

Strength to safely pull cable through conduit, lift and carry toolboxes, electric panels, and other heavy equipment.

Color vision sufficient to distinguish between basic colors and shades of colors to analyze color-coded wiring systems.

Sufficient finger dexterity to handle small fittings and do precise work inside boxes and equipment.

When assigned, must be willing to work on irregular and/or rotating, split, or night shifts and to respond to emergency calls when necessary.

Must be willing and able to drive assigned vehicles when necessary and to operate mechanical equipment when necessary.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

Jeseca Norman, [email protected]

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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What is your CHRIS ID number?

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Do you understand that the AFSCME contract (Article 20) states: "Lateral Transfer shall be defined as same classification transferring into a different department."?

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Have you transferred or demoted within the past twelve (12) months?

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Have you received "does not meet expectation" on two of the last three performance evaluations? No employee who has received "does not meet expectations" on two of the last three performance evaluations may transfer.

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Employer

City of Cincinnati

Address

805 Central Avenue Suite 200

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Phone

513-352-2400

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cincinnati/default.cfm