TRADES 2 - ELECTRICIAN

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a vision that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset – our people. This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives. If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision, then please apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City staff, contractors and members of the public.
• Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical maintenance and construction work.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in such electrical work.
• Considerable knowledge of the applicable bylaws and rules and regulations governing the electrical work performed.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled electrical tasks with minimal supervision including: troubleshooting, electrical control equipment, motor control centers, street, park and building lighting.
• Ability to supervise one or more unskilled or semi-skilled subordinates, as required.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and work from sketches, blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to maintain records, estimate materials required and requisition parts and materials, as required.
• Knowledge in the workings of PLCs and VFDs.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, materials and equipment used in electrical work.
• Ability to successfully clear a Police Information Check.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work plus completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade
• Minimum 2 years related experience as a journeyman electrician; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Scheduling repair and installation jobs.
• Streetlight installation, maintenance and upgrade.
• Maintenance and repair of building generators and backup systems.
• Installation, maintenance and upgrade of pump station systems.
• Maintenance of fire alarm systems.