Electrician

Salary: $43,755.00 - $78,299.00 Annually
Location : T Z Osborne Plant 2350 Huffine Mill Road McLeansville NC, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05374
Department: Water Resources
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Power the Systems That Keep Greensboro Running - Water Plant Electrician

The City of Greensboro is seeking a Water Plant Electrician who takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and keeping critical infrastructure operating at full strength. If you're an electrician who values dependable work, real-world problem-solving, and public service, this role delivers all three.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hiring Salary Range : $50,376.00 - $57,573.00 Full Salary Range : $43,755.00 - $78,299.00

** Sign-On Bonus Eligible **

$2,879.00
You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting
Work Schedule Monday - Thursday 6:15 am - 4:45 pm
About the Department:
The Water Resources Department is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality drinking water and maintaining the infrastructure that supports it. Our teams work around the clock to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and keep essential systems operating efficiently.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:
As an Electrician in the Water Resources Department , you'll play a vital role in maintaining the electrical infrastructure that keeps Greensboro's water treatment and distribution systems running safely and efficiently. Every day, your expertise will help protect public health, ensure reliable water service, and support the city's commitment to innovation and infrastructure excellence.

You'll work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where craftsmanship, problem-solving, and public service come together to make a lasting community impact.

About the Role:
The Water Plant Electrician assembles, installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical systems within water treatment facilities and distribution stations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing and maintaining electrical circuits, breaker equipment, motor control centers, fixtures, and appliances
• Diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning equipment using schematics, prints, manuals, and test equipment
• Working on motors, pumps, transformers, analytical water-quality equipment, and low-, medium-, and high-voltage wiring
• Using the computerized maintenance management system to process work requests, document repairs, parts used, and labor hours
• Following verbal, written, and electronic instructions while maintaining safe work practices
• This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

This role requires physical stamina and adaptability, including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders, lifting up to 100 pounds , and working in inclement weather, noisy, and dirty environments.
Potential Career Path:
This position provides a foundation for advancement into:

• Senior or Lead Electrician roles
• Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
• Specialized technical roles within Water Resources

A North Carolina Electrical License is preferred and must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Ready for a Change?
If you're ready to put your electrical skills to work in a role that truly matters, we encourage you to apply.

Join the City of Greensboro and help power the systems our community depends on every day.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma /GED
  • Or and equivalency of No High School Diploma, with at least 3 years of High School education, "Plus" 8+ years of documented electrical experience.
• 4+ years of documented commercial electrical experience
• Valid driver's license
• Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to obtain licenses within 18 months of hire date:
  • Forklift license
  • NC Electrician License
  • Trenching License

Preferred Qualifications:

• NC Electrical License
• Previous documented experience working with or around commercial/industrial equipment
• Prior computerized work-order experience

01


Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03


Do you have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and/or Outlook) If so, please select all areas you have experience with.

• No experience
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Access

04


Do you have a Trenching License?*** Certifications/License "MUST" also be reflected in the duties/work section or misc. information of application. ***

• No
• Yes

05


Do you have NC Electrical License?*** Certifications/License "MUST" also be reflective in the duties/work section or misc. information of the application. ***

• No
• Yes

06


How many years of documented electrical experience do you possess (i.e. circuit wiring, high-pressure service lines & transformers, or related work)? **Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment applications.**

• No experience
• Less than 2 years experience
• 2 or more year's experience; but less than 4 years experience
• 4 or more year's experience; but less than 6 years experience
• 6 or more year's experience; but less than 7 years experience
• 7 or more years experience

07


"Clearly" describe your documented experience in the electrical field (i.e. high-pressure service lines or commercial/industrial related field).** If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. **
08


How many years of electrical experience do you have working with commercial/industrial equipment?

• None
• 1-3 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience
• 10 or more

09


"Briefly" describe your experience working with or around commercial/industrial equipment, in a commercial/industrial environment. If no experience, indicate "N/A" in the designated area.
10


Do you have experience implementing and maintaining a computerized Work Order Management System?*** Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

• No
• Yes

11


"Clearly" describe your experience with maintaining and implementing a computerized Work Order Mgmt. Systems. ** If "No experience" please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. **
12


Do you have a Forklift Operators license?

• No
• Yes

Required Question