Master Electrician Position Available In Polk, Florida

Master Electrician
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer City of Bartow Salary $29.28 – $45.38 Hourly Location Bartow, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500042 Department Electric Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 5/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Description
Benefits
Job Summary Performs advanced skilled work in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment. Work is performed under regular supervision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical systems.
• Repairs electrical systems in City facilities.
• Installs control cabling in electrical substations. Assists in installation and wiring of electric substation equipment.
• Installs new parts; repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Maintains all lighting fixtures including bulbs, ballasts and switches.
• Install low voltage drops and fiber optic cables.
• Maintains all fans, both ceiling and wall mounted.
• Repairs electrical systems in appliances.
• Installs and maintains motor and control circuits.
• Troubleshoots and repairs problems with electrical systems.
• Wires electrical low and high voltage electrical systems.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, tools and terminology of the electrical trade
• Thorough knowledge of electrical theory
• Thorough knowledge of three phase electrical systems
• Thorough knowledge of 480 volt systems
• Thorough knowledge of the safety hazards of the work and of the necessary safety precautions
• Skill in the use of electrical maintenance and repair equipment
• Ability to make repairs to complex electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment
• Ability to work above ground
• Ability to perform manual work over extended periods of time
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; four (4) years’ industrial, commercial and residential electrical wiring experience; Master Electrician license preferred; Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and other competencies necessary for the position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of Florida.
• Possession of Journeyman Electrician license

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Essential Physical Skills:

• May be required to assist crews in substation activities requiring exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual acuity needed for depth perception and identification of small objects and imperfections.
• Vocal communication to communicate information accurately loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to receive information at normal spoken volumes.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Mental Demands:

• Required to use written and oral communication skills
• Read and interpret data, information and documents
• Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
• Ability to organize, supervise, and review a workforce specialized in the highly technical field of electric utility operation.
• Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of electric utility construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Must possess a general knowledge of all tools of the trade: apparatuses, devices, and vehicles.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Supplemental Information Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is inside and outside work and is exposed to all weather conditions as well as electrical hazards. Exposure to voltages up to 69,000 volts.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned. All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared. As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records. Employer
City of Bartow
Phone
863-534-0100 https://www.cityofbartow.net/
Address
450 N. Wilson Avenue Bartow, Florida, 33830