Facility and Event Electrician - Convention Center

Salary : $97,697.60 - $109,907.20 Annually

Location : City of Anaheim, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00315

Department: Convention, Sports & Entertainment

Opening Date: 12/27/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The Anaheim Convention Center is owned and operated by the City of Anaheim and it is our mission to provide unparalleled service in a world class venue as we hosts over 200 events each year, welcoming approximately 1.1 million visitors annually. We are seeking a Facility and Event Electrician to join us in achieving our mission by constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment in Anaheim Convention Center. Qualified candidates will possess journey level experience as an electrician and must be a Certified Electrician with the State of California. Competitive candidates will possess experience in acoustics and electronic processors, including different types of audio consoles. Additionally, familiarity with various types of mixers, amplifiers, drop boxes, microphone set ups, and experience in sound management systems for large entertainment venues is desirable.

Incumbents will be required to work evening and weekend shifts, based on the needs of the Department. Facility and Events Electricians typically work one (1) of two (2) schedules: Day Shift -7am - 3:30pm and Evening Shift - 3pm - 11:30pm.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Install and replace electrical circuits, switches, panels, conduit, wiring, fixtures, clocks, commercial meter services, kitchen equipment, emergency generator equipment and electrical overhead doors.
• Maintain, analyze, modify, and repair digital control and recording systems related but not limited to audiovisual, HVAC, lighting, and security.
• Maintain, analyze, modify, and repair variable frequency drives and related controls.
• Set up and monitor sound and recording systems.
• Program and repair electronic signs and scoreboards.
• Repair, drive motors, gear head motors and the electrical parts of air conditioning controls; repair power tools.
• Maintain, analyze, modify and repair photovoltaic systems.
• Perform preventive electrical maintenance on all types of electrical equipment, including pumps, compressors, kitchen equipment, and lighting equipment.
• Operate and inspect boom lifts and other electrical equipment.
• Operate and make regular inspections of transformers, circuit breakers, automatic motor control circuits, disconnects, machine shop equipment, overhead cranes, exhaust and intake fans.
• Work from millivolts to 600 volts.
• Design and make drawings of dimmer systems, lighting systems, and radio control systems.
• Design, fabricate, install and document EMS, RF sound, CCTV and MATV systems.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:

Experience: Journey level skill as an electrician. Competitive candidates will possess experience in acoustics and electronic processors, including different types of audio consoles. Additionally, familiarity with various types of mixers, amplifiers, drop boxes, microphone set ups, and experience in sound management systems for large entertainment venues is desirable.

Knowledge of: Principles of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair; sound systems; electronic signs; and applicable safety requirements.

Ability to: Safely perform electrical and electronic construction, maintenance and repair; install and maintain electrical circuits up to and including 600 volts; set up and monitor sound and recording systems; program and repair electronic signs and scoreboards; read and interpret manuals, electrical schematics and blueprints; perform mathematical calculations and apply reasoning; use proper safety techniques; operate basic personal computer programs to include Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Outreach; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment. Candidates must be Certified Electricians with the State of California.

Environment/Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to smoke, fumes, gas, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents and toxic agents. Work with live electricity; work in inclement weather.

Physical Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to use both hands, arms and legs; stoop and bend; lift up to and carry 100 pounds; maintain proper balance, stand and walk; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at heights up to 300 feet; work in confined spaces; use applicable safety requirements. Ability to speak clearly; hear sufficient to detect noises related to mechanical problems; corrected vision to ensure depth perception, color vision and near and distance sight.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00PM.Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of a minimum of written exam, skills examination, and oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

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RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note

Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

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01

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following Supplemental Questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the Supplemental Questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of journey-level experience do you possess as an Electrician?

• I have no experience in this area
• Less than one year of experience
• One year, but less than two years
• Two years, but less than three years
• Three years, but less than four years
• Four years or more

03

Please describe your experience as an Electrician, be sure to include: 1. where you received this experience, 2. when you received this experience, 3. your role and responsibilities as an Electrician. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

04

This position requires the Facility and Event Electrician to perform maintenance on a wide variety of electrical equipment. Please describe your experience working on a wide variety of electrical equipment. Be sure to give specific examples. If you have no experience in this area, please type N/A.

05

Do you have electrical experience in a theater or related entertainment environment?

• Yes
• No

06

Please describe your electrical experience in a theater or related entertainment environment. If you have no experience in this area, please type N/A.

07

Are you currently registered as a Certified Electrician with the State of California?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please provide your certification number and attach to your application.

09

This position will require you to work evening and weekend shifts. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license?

• Yes, I possess a valid California Class C driver's license
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment
• No, and I am unable to obtain one

Required Question