A Lighting Technician sets up, maintains, and dismantles light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, attach color filters or other lighting accessories.
This role involves skilled electrical work in the installation and maintenance of roadway lighting systems and other electrical devices. Essential Job Functions Installs and maintains roadway lighting equipment, including poles, load centers, electric services underground and overhead cables, and any other associated equipment. Performs underground cable locates as required. Performs preventative maintenance inspections as required, including cleaning optical systems, replacing lamps, cables, adjusting poles and fixtures. Works on circuits with voltages up to 480 volts, follows electrical safety and lockout procedures. Works from bucket truck or digger derrick truck as required. Periodic night shift work is required for inspections of roadway lighting systems. Employees may be subject to after hours call back to assist in emergencies. Assists traffic signal staff and performs related work as required. Schedules maintenance for the FDOT quarterly requirements, maintains database of all lighting systems, maintains stock of required materials, and procures materials that need to be replaced after loss due to storms, accident and unforeseen issues. Write and maintain reports of nighttime surveys of lighting for use by other Roadway Lighting Technicians. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to gain knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, and materials of the roadway lighting and electrical trade. Ability to read and work from plans, schematics, and displays. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to troubleshoot and locate defective devices and make repairs. Ability to use hand and power tools. Ability to operate a personal computer. Ability to operate a variety of motor vehicles and trucks including bucket truck and digger derrick truck. Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires working outdoors. Position requires walking, stooping, bending, climbing, and stretching. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires working at heights up to 65 feet above the ground from a bucket truck. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and four (4) years' experience in electrical construction and maintenance or as an electrical journeyman. Two (2) years' of experience in roadway lighting maintenance and or construction is required. Graduation from an electrical trade school preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with Air Brakes. International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) or Florida Department of Transportation Work Zone Certification is required or must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire. Must obtain an International Municipal Signal Association Roadway Lighting Certification level I within first year of employment. All applicants who meet minimum requirements shall be scheduled for the written test. A passing grade on the written test is required prior to an interview.
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 55A-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
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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.
