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Home My WebLink About10-Personnel CITY OF SAN BERNI ~DINO - REQUEST F( 1 COUNCIL ACTION From: BARBARA DILLON Subject: RECLASSIFICATION OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TO ELECTRICIAN II - FACILmES MANAGEMENT De~t: PERSONNEL Date: NOVEMBER 18, 1993 Synopsis of Previous Council action: This item was recommended for approval by Council Personnel Committee on November 18, 1993. Recommended motion: 1. That one (1) Building Maintenance Mechanic, Range 1298, Step 4, $2,270/month, be reclassified to Electrician II, Range 1327, Step 3, $2,498/month, effective December 16, 1993. 2. That one (1) Building Maintenance Mechanic be deleted from the 1993-94 Facilities Management Division Budget. 3. That one (1) Electrician II be added to the 1993-94 Facilities Management Division budget. .A?4~.a ..;'--1~ / //on? ) Signature Contact person: Barbara Dillon Phone: 384-5161 Supporting data attached: Ye.~ Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Source: (Acct. No.! 001 :m ~202() (Acct. DescriPtion) Finance: ~~{C- d' #~ ( - Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No 10 CITY OF SAN BERNA .DINO - REQUEST F( ~ COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT Per the request of James Sharer, Facilities Manager, one (I) Building Maintenance Mechanic is being reclassified to an Electrician II, based on the Division's need for a journey-level Electrician and the Building Maintenance Mechanic's performance of various Electrician II duties. The Building Maintenance Mechanic to be reclassified meets the minimum qualifications of Electrician II. !JI~;itIlI~.gj~;iijlI; since the reclassification will be funded from the SliVingsgenerated bydeictiiig:onc"U)Building Maintenance Mechanic position. Based on the alternatives in James Sharer's memorandum, the reclassification could be accomplished for a net savings of $10,906. Attached are the following documents: . Memorandum of November 10, 1993 . Current Organizational Chart . Proposed Organizational Chart . Job Description - Electrician II 5-0264 C I' " 0 F SAN B ERN A R INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM lNO Facilities Management NO. 16 #46 '.:- TO: Barbara Dillon, Director of Personnel FROM: James W. Sharer, Manager, Facilities Management SUBJECT: ELECTRICIAN II POSITION UPGRADE DATE: November 10, 1993 COPIES: Fred Wilson, Assistant City Administrator The Facilities Management Division is currently operating without an Electrician. The need for an Electrician is great, and a Building Maintenance Mechanic has been working as an Electrician for the past 61 months. We do have two Electrical HVAC Mechanics, but these people are primarily HV AC Mechanics who do not have the expertise or time to handle complex electrical problems. Historically, the Facilities Management Division has' always had Electricians. The Division began as the Public Buildings Division of the Public Works Department in September, 1975. The Division had two Electricians at that time. In August of 1983, the Street Light Division of Public Works was transferred to Public Buildings. This division had 8 Electricians. In January of 1990, the Facilities Management Division was 'organized and assumed all duties of the Public Buildings Division. In February of 1991, the Building Electricians were reassigned to the Street Lighting Division to streamline operations. At that time, the HVAC Mechanics were renamed Electrical HVAC Mechanics. In early 1992, the Street Light Division was transferred back to Public Works, taking with them all the Electricians. Typically, the Electricians in the Facilities Management area are charged with maintaining the electrical system of the buildings. This includes preventive maintenance, to prevent power interruptions, and corrective maintenance to restore power after a disturbance. Fecility Electricians normally have four years of electrical training or experience. They must be able to work on live electrical circuits to determine problems. They must be knowledgeable in electrical theory for their own safety. Knowledge of motor controls and electronics is required to troubleshoot modern building systems. ' 3 of 8 Electrician II position Upgrade In a memo dated June 30, 1993, Bert Murphy requested reorganizing the Facilities Management Division. Fred Wilson has reviewed these recommendations, and we both concur. ANALYSIS: The Facilities Management Division believes that it can provide improved service to the city for less cost, through the following actions: Eliminate one Building Maintenance Mechanic position and establish an Electrician II position. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Eliminate the position of Building Maintenance Mechanic currently at Range 1298, step 4, $32,5l6/year. Establish an Electrician II position at Range 1327, step 3, $35,782/year. Cost to upgrade Building Maintenance Mechanic to Electrician II, including variable benefits that rise with salary, are $3,266/year at step 3. 2. Salary savings from currently vacant Electrical HVAC Mechanic including variable fringe benefits that rise with salary, are $34,980/year at Step 1 and $42,515/year at step 5. position has been vacant since fiscal year. Started in July, leaving $14,172 in salary savings to department. 3. Cost savings from proposed personnel actions. Cost Savinqs Savinqs $3,266 $14,172 10,906 Please place this item on the Personnel Committee agenda. Thank You ~) .4ames W. Sharer, Manager, Facilities Management JWS:mal File: Corrsp. 1-B #18 4 of 8 Facilities Management Current Organization City Administrator I Assistant City Administrator I Facilities Management Division Manager I I I I Parking Enforcement Maintenance Administration . Maintenance Sup!. I r I - Parking Control Building Maintenance Custodial Maintenance Administrative Support - Vehicle Abatement Energy HV ACI City Hall Auditoring Electrical l- I-- Parking Citation Special - Processing Carpentry Carousel Mall Projects I- Plumbing I- Remote Facilities '- 5 of 8 ." Facilities Management Proposed Orgaini zaion City Administrator I Assistant City Administrator I Facilities Management Division Manager I I I I Parking Enforcement Maintenance Administration Maintenance Sup!. I I I Parking Control Building Maintenance Custodial Maintenance Administrative - Support - - Vehicle Abatement Energy HVAC - City Hall Auditoring - Parking Citation Special - Processing Electrical Carousel Mall Projects - Carpentry - Remote Facilities - Plumbing . - .- . 6 of 8 . () ELECTRICIAN II DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled electrical work in the installation, mOdification, maintenance, repair, overhaul and adjustment of street lighting systems, fire alarm systems, sports lighting systems, automatic gate openers, automated fueling systems sewage lift stations, and performs related work as required. ' REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides courteous and expedient customer service to the general public and City department staffs. Constructs, installs, maintains, and repairs sensing mechanisms, relays, electronic and solid state controls, and other electrical apparatus; tests and trouble-shoots circuits, recording devices, timing devices and transformers. - Constructs, installs, maintains and repairs street lighting systems, fire alarm systems, automatic gate openers, automated fueling systems, sewage lift stations, and other electrical systems used in City buildings and facilities, including transformers, circuit breakers, high and 10.... voltage switches, capacitors, conductors, insulators, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, lighting arrestors and various. lighting fixtures. Reads and interprets electrical plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches; estimates labor and materials for minor electrical installations and repairs; lays out ....ork on project site. Prepares report of time and materials expende~; operates and maintains electrical instruments and tools; removes and installs poles and standards; operates and drives crane; runs conduit, pulls and splices electrical ....ire. Works from ladder or to....er truck; operates po....er tools commonly used in utility work; participates in emergency and standby electrical maintenance and repair ....ork in case of fire and power failure; requisitions supplies and parts; directs the work of assigned ,helpers; operates city vehicles; routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude to....ards city and Department goals; and performs related ....ork as required. MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and 2 years of journey-level experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment; or 1 year of experience at or equivalent to the level of Electrician I. possession of a valid Class "8" California Driver's License is required for Electrician II's in the street Lighting Division ....ithin 3 months of appointment. Possession of a valid Class "C" California 7 of 8 Driver's Licens. class if ications. is required for ot. -,r Electrician II GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledqe of: . Appropriate safety precautions and procedures; Applicable codes and regulations; Shop mathematics applicable to the electrical trade; Electrical and electronic installations in city facilities; Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical installation and repairs; Electrical theory at a working level. Abilitv to: Lift and transport materials and supplies weighing up to 100 pounds; See in the normal visual range with or without correction; Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; Work in a variety of environmental conditions, indoors and out, including wide temperature variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, odors and dust; Work from diagrams, blueprints, plans and specifications; Perform shop math; Operate power and hand tools and equipment used in electrical installation, and related activities; Perform skilled electrical wiring, installation, repair and maintenance work; Work with high voltage circuits in accordance with safety standards; Climb and work safely at considerable heights above the ground, on ladders or tower trucks; Diagnose electrical problems; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Maintain time and material records; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. j ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Electrician II is the journey-level in the.electrical series. Supervision is received from a supervisory class within the Department. Lead supervision may be exercised over Electrician I and assigned helpers. ~. .. APPROVED: ~.A/Y-p.I/7) U~ Director of Personnel DATE: /.~, /~ /9..JJ 11/10/92 CSB APPROVED DATE: JD: 30841 ELECTRICIAN II dlg'8 October 20, 1992 "'\ .J a of 8