Electrician 1

The City is hiring skilled Electricians with two years of experience learning the electrical trade as a helper or apprentice OR completion of a post high school electrical trades program.
 Apply your experience and make an impact on the City by submitting an application by October 11, 2024.

Discover the perks of City employment:

– Free SEPTA transit
– comprehensive health and wellness benefits
– paid parental leave
– generous retirement savings options

ABOUT THE POSITION
This is intermediate level electrical systems work in the alteration, installation, maintenance and repair of the Citys electrical infrastructure, wires, cables and lines. An employee in this class performs preventive maintenance of the systems, and repairs system components and equipment. Employees in this class gain experience and learn progressively more difficult and complicated maintenance and repair work necessary for advancement to the full performance Electrician 2 class. Work includes inspecting, testing, diagnosing and installing system components and equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical supervisor and involves physical effort and exposure to disagreeable environmental conditions.

Union CodeM. AFSCME D.C.33FLSA CodeNon-ExemptApplication Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.
 

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.
 

2. Notification of application approval, disapproval, and testing dates will be sent within the three-week period prior to November 9, 2024. Applicants are responsible for regularly checking their email and providing any additional information requested or application status appeals within the two-week period listed in the notice.
 

3. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
 

Ivana Chambers Bennett
City of Philadelphia — Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-0874
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: Ivana.Chambers-Bennett@phila.gov

4. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within three months of the application deadline (by 1/11/25) will be admitted to this examination.  Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

1. EDUCATION:
Completion of a post high-school electrician trades program from an accredited technical institute, trade school or college, including possession of a diploma indicating completion of all program curriculum requirements.

OR
1. EDUCATION:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND
2. EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience learning the electrical trade as a helper or apprentice.
 

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operators license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointmen and during tenure of employment as an Electrician, if required by work assignment.

Please contact Tisha Dougherty, tdougherty@pacareerlink.phl.org, for instructions on applying for this positions

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