Electrician II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4832296) Apply  Electrician II Salary $42,629.00 - $49,023.35 Annually Location USA, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12877 Department General Services Division Facility Maintenance Opening Date 02/25/2025 Closing Date 3/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. General Services Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 250 city government facilities including: City Hall, Public Safety Building (Jail), Norfolk Consolidated Courts Complex, entertainment venues such as the Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theater, the Virginia Zoo; a cruise terminal, all police and fire stations, recreation centers; pools and numerous city office buildings. The Division is staffed with 96 employees responsible for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, elevators, roofing, moves and relocations of city employees, finance, and administrative functions. The Department of General Services is seeking a qualified Electrician II for the Facility Maintenance Division. The Electrician II will install and maintain lighting and electrical systems throughout the City of Norfolk. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: Installs and maintains lighting and electrical systems to include: • locating power sources • troubleshooting and repairing circuits • changing ballasts in light fixtures • replacing switches and receptacles • replacing light fixtures or repairing internal components • re-lamping with new LED lamps • running new circuits for receptacles • wiring and splicing for string lights • installing contactors, photocells, conduits, boxes, fittings, and all wiring • testing lighting circuits • pulling data and communication cable • cleaning lighting lenses • installing time clocks • installing new fixtures in elevators Assists with the management of projects to include: • gathering information and estimates from contractors • procuring correct materials • planning/scheduling work • overseeing contractors/employees Performs other duties to include: • hanging banners and flags • testing and installing cameras, monitors, and television systems • installing telephone and data equipment • obtaining estimates for materials and/or services and submits for purchase order by following procurement procedure • Using work order management application (Facility Dude) to update assigned work orders with notes, labor hours, and materials used • Scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing work of contractors • Following strict tool and inventory control procedures Education/Experience Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Required: + Two years of experience as an electrician. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License required. + State Journeyman Electrician's License required within one (1) year of employment. Work Schedule: + Hours: Forty hours per week. Normal schedule will be Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm (5 days per week at 8 hours per day). + Mandatory-Alternate Rotating Schedules may be required based on work needs and could include weekends and/or evening hours (5 days per week at 8 hours per day or 4 days per week at 10 hours per day). + Occasional overtime work will be required due to facility emergencies and/or contractor work scheduling. + On-call rotation may be required. Signing Bonus: + This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Some College/Vocational Courses/Apprenticeship Training + Apprenticeship Completed + Vocational School Graduate + Associate degree or higher 04 Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as an electrician? + Yes + No 05 How many years of experience do you have in the electrical trade? + No Experience + Less than 2 years + 2-3 years + 4-5 years + 6 years or more 06 Please indicate which of the following you are proficient in: (select all that apply) + locating power sources + troubleshooting and repairing circuits + changing ballasts in light fixtures + replacing switches and receptacles + replacing light fixtures, repairing internal components, or re-lamping with new LED lamps + running new circuits for receptacles + wiring and splicing in strings of lighting + testing and retesting lighting for on/off of all facilities + none of the above 07 The following statement best describes my status of a Journeyman Electrician's License: + I have a valid license through the Commonwealth of Virginia + I have a valid license through a State other than Virginia + I do not have a license, but I have the required education and field experience to take the Journeyman's Test + I do not have a license and do not have the required education and field experience to take the Journeyman's Test but will be able to meet the requirements to take the Journeyman's Test within 1 year of employment 08 If you have the required education and field experience, have you been approved by Virginia DPOR to take your Journeyman License test? If no, please explain why. 09 How many years of experience do you have using preventative maintenance or electrical maintenance programs? + Less than 2 years + 2-3 years + 4-5 years + 6 years or more 10 Your experience with preventative maintenance or electrical maintenance programs is best described by which of the following statements: + I have not had education, training, or experience in preventative/electrical maintenance or work. + I have had education or training in preventative/electrical maintenance but have not yet performed related tasks in my existing job or previous positions. + I have performed preventative/electrical maintenance related tasks. My work was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper guidelines/procedures. + I have performed preventative/electrical maintenance related work as a regular part of my job. I worked independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. + I am considered an expert in performing preventative/electrical maintenance related tasks. I have supervised other’s performance of preventative/electrical maintenance related tasks or am normally the person who is consulted to assist or train because of my expertise. 11 Do you have a valid driver's license? (A DMV transcript dated within the previous 30 days will be required if selected for hire) + Yes + No 12 This position is designated as Essential and may be required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Are you able and willing to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 13 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 14 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 15 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 16 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email