SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION
Grade: 33
JOB TITLE: Industrial Electrician
REPORTS TO: Reports to Electricians/Electronics Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Current Starting Salary: $55,089
Salary Range as of October 1, 2025: $63,882 - $95,823
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, installs, maintains, modifies, and repairs a variety of mechanical, electronic, electrical instrumentation equipment, and control systems used throughout the Airport.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Diagnoses problems and repairs highly complex electronic and electrical equipment including, but not limited to, high voltage distribution gears, generators, switchboards, lighting systems, and conveyor systems.
Adjusts and repairs controls for high and low voltage motors, conveyers, jet ways, and gate openers.
Oversees, instructs and coordinates the work of electricians and checks final products for completeness. Upon completion, conducts a quality control inspection and accepts or rejects the finished work.
Coordinates various phases of industrial electrical construction work for power distribution, lighting, motors, and controls.
Installs rigid and flexible conduit and wiring systems. Assures proper design is adhered to.
Assures all electrical construction and repair functions are performed according to the National Electrical Codes (NEC) and FAA regulations.
Calculates load, voltage, and conduit and wire sizes needed for each project according to NEC standards.
Estimates approximate hours, prices and materials needed for each project. Requisitions tools, materials, and supplies needed.
Maintains airfield lighting and navigation aids in compliance with FAA requirements on AOA and safety areas under guidance of Electricians/Electronics Supervisor
Checks to assure all preventive maintenance is completed according to manufacturers and NEC specifications by conducting regularly scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly inspections. Keeps logs of and completes work orders for these items.
Other Related Responsibilities:
Maintains records of all services performed according to Airport and FAA rules and regulations.
Performs any other related duties as required and assigned.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Electrical Test Equipment, Power Tools, Winches. Truck, Meters, Manual and Power Benders, Radio, Trade and Safety Manuals. Diagnostic equipment. Computers and programmable controls.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Where "preferred" is indicated, the qualification is not essential.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED.
Five years journeyman level industrial electrician experience working on airport or similarly related equipment of which three were spent repairing industrial power systems.
Licenses and Certifications:
Electrical Journeyman's License, preferred.
Graduation from a certified course of study for the field of electrician, preferred.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of electrical systems.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of electrical maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of industrial electrical safety precautions.
Knowledge of electrical tools, methods, and materials.
Knowledge of National Electrical Codes (NEC).
Knowledge of FAA Regulations, preferred.
Knowledge of FAA requirements for maintaining airfield lighting, preferred.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and diagrams.
Ability to analyze electrical problems and make repairs as necessary.
Ability to research, read, and interpret FAA advisory circular and documents regarding standards and codes.
Ability to perform physical work.
Ability to understand and implement oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and fellow employees.
Ability to train subordinate personnel.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and fellow employees.
Physical Requirements:
The Industrial Electrician must be diligent in adhering to all work-related safety rules, procedures and regulations and take the precautions necessary to comply with the Airport Authority safety policy. Physical work is continuous.
Mental Requirements:
An Industrial Electrician must have the mental capacity to perform a variety of responsible and complex maintenance duties, The Industrial Electrician must develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public.
Environmental Requirements:
The Industrial Electrician works indoors and outdoors.
Summary Clause:
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job class specification are intended only as illustrations of the various duties to be performed and are not all inclusive. The omission of other specific duties does not exclude them from being performed by the Industrial Electrician if the duties are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
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SUMMARY OF BENEFITS Full Time Employees |
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Employer Paid Benefits: |
Waiting Period |
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Employee & Dependent Medical Insurance SMAA offers two Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans - A Low Option PPO Plan and an HSA/HDHP. 100% of employee premium is paid by SMAA and the employee contributes toward the chosen dependent coverage. |
The first day of the month following your 30-day waiting period |
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Employee & Dependent Dental Insurance SMAA pays 100% of employee and dependent coverage under Florida Combined Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Blue Cross/Blue Shield. |
The first day of the month following your 30-day waiting period |
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Employee & Dependent Life Insurance (100% paid by SMAA – employee is insured for 2x annual salary up to $100,000; spouse is insured for $5,000; dependent is insured for $2,500) |
The first day of the month following your 30-day waiting period |
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Travel Insurance |
Immediate |
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Employee Assistance Program |
Immediate |
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Short-Term Disability (100% paid by SMAA) |
1 year |
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Sick-Time |
90 days |
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Vacation Leave |
6 months |
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Retirement Plan (A 401 plan administered by the Principal Financial Group) |
6 months |
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Reimbursement for Continuing Education |
6 months |
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Floating Holidays |
6 months |
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National Holidays |
Immediate |
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Special Discount Programs (Varies) |
Immediate |
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Voluntary/Optional Benefits: |
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Pre-Paid Legal Plan (Voluntary – payroll deduction) |
Immediate |
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Deferred Compensation Plan (Voluntary – payroll deduction) |
90 days |
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Group Term Life, Supplemental Medical, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Voluntary – payroll deduction) |
90 days |