Electrician (7345) SF Recreation and Parks Temporary Provisional

ABOUT THE STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE SECTION
The Structural Maintenance Section is organized into 10 shops thirteen 13 trades: Carpenters Cement Masons Electricians Heavy Equipment Operations (includes: Operating Engineers Truck Drivers Laborers and Riggers) Iron Workers Painters Roofers Sheet Metal Workers and Stationary Engineers. Structural Maintenance has two major functions: routine repairs and maintenance and deferred maintenance projects. Routine repairs and maintenance are performed daily to secure the safety and guarantee the operations of our facilities. Deferred maintenance includes capital-funded projects and philanthropy projects initiated through funding provided by donors for park improvements.

Job Description
Under general supervision performs skilled electrical work in connection with the installation maintenance repair and alteration of electrical systems under 12000 volts machinery and equipment; may exercise work direction over craftsmen involved in such work; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: print reading installing maintaining testing and repairing electrical equipment; inspecting and repairing generating equipment; cutting bending and installing rigid conduit electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and pulling conductors; setting up and using ladders staging aerial lift trucks and light towers and use of personal protective equipment (PPE); working with high voltage (277 Volt - 480 Volt) equipment and installation maintenance testing and repair of traffic signal equipment. Troubleshooting energized circuits with appropriate PPE; digging with shovel; climbing ladders up to 130 high working at 130 platform heights; rigging and installing heavy materials (light poles/transformers/concrete boxes); computer/mobile phone skills for time entry in TMA system detailed job updates sourcing manufacturer tech support and email communications; attending daily mornings meeting to learn train and apply LEAN process improvement fundamentals at work.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109 the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Installs maintains tests and repairs electrical distribution systems and devices such as lighting power circuits fixtures transformers programmable logical controls (PLC) motors motor controls process controls auxiliary lighting systems life safety systems electronic controls relays regulators branch circuit breakers main distribution circuit breakers irrigation control systems and other related electrical equipment which may be in confined spaces.
2. Inspects and repairs generating equipment and UPS (uninterrupted power supply) and its auxiliary accessories.
3. Cuts bends and installs rigid conduit electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and pulls current carrying conductors.
4. Erects and uses ladders scaffolds staging aerial lift trucks and light towers.
5. Communicates via two-way radios and telephones.
6. May install maintain test and repair traffic signal equipment.
7. Prepares and submits reports for time and material used reports on work accomplished.

Nature of work involves physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers limbs and body; exposure to hazardous environments where injuries may be encountered. This position may also be required to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions & may also require you to work rotating shifts nights weekends holidays and emergency overtime if needed.

Camp Mather Assignment Requirement:  This position may be required to temporarily live and perform duties at Camp Mather a campground operated by the Recreation and Parks Department located in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite. Camp Mather work crew assignments typically last between two (2) and four (4) weeks twice a year during the spring and fall seasons before and after Camp Mather season. Additional work periods at Camp Mather may be required. Food and Lodging are provided at Camp Mather and a REC vehicle is supplied.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience : One (1) year of journey-level electrician experience.
Education : Completion of a recognized Apprenticeship program (Inside Wireman Apprenticeship).
License and Certification:  Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license
Substitution:  Additional experience as a journey-level electrician may be substituted for the required electrician apprenticeship on a year-for-year basis.

Six years of inside wireman experience equivalent to journey-level as defined by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers may be substituted for the required experience.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications below may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring

• Experience programming lighting control panels boilers pump systems including VFDs sewage and clean water;
• Experience troubleshooting advanced addressable concert lighting and sound equipment fire alarms and computer network wiring including fiber optics; and
• Knowledge of LEAN process improvement principles and practices.

Verification of Education and Experience:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Note:  Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information :

Selection Procedure
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Medical Examination Requirement
Prior to appointment candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements for this position.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview

California Public Resources Code 5164: Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

Where to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit to begin your application process.

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address not a shared or work email to avoid unfixable issues. 

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Race and Social Equity Statement
We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all. With this belief San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Departments goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations. With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners recreation leaders park rangers custodians craft shop personnel park and recreation managers and more the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race age ability gender sexual orientation ethnicity or country of origin.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time