Electrician

Electrician Position

The position assesses and repairs electrical and mechanical components for the City's facilities, infrastructure, and utility controls; and coordinates and participates in the routine maintenance and construction of public works improvements for the City.

The Electrician plans, designs, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical distribution systems, industrial and process control systems, motors, pumps, and generators. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing electrical infrastructure for City facilities, parks, water booster stations, well sites, sewer lift stations, and street lighting. The Electrician also troubleshoots and repairs the City's SCADA system. Will also support other City personnel in planning and executing new construction and maintenance projects.

This is not a supervisory position, but may function as a lead worker depending upon the project.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain, diagnose and repair the electrical and mechanical systems within the City
• Install, test and repair networking circuits and jacks
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment
• Install lighting fixtures, power outlets, control devices, heaters and thermostats
• Run conduit and pull wire for new and existing electrical equipment
• Modify or rewire existing electrical installations
• Install temporary power systems for special events
• Establish work priorities and change priorities to meet changed circumstances upon the request of the supervisor
• Review plan designs for City projects as directed
• Inspect projects in progress, as directed
• Make recommendations for equipment or modifications to existing equipment
• Participate in the Utility shop's rotating standby duties.
• Train coworkers in proper installation and maintenance procedures, equipment operations, and electrical safety practices
• Purchase and order electrical supplies or parts from vendors, warehouse or distributors to ensure proper inventory level of materials and parts as directed and within budgetary authority
• Coordinate and participate in various Public Works activities, including coordination with other City departments in areas related to but not limited to:
• repairing and installing uniform traffic control devices
• minor carpentry installation and repair
• assessing and repairing electrical/mechanical components
• reading and maintaining water meters
• installing and maintaining specialized water system appurtenances
• installing and maintaining water and wastewater pumps
• Installing and maintaining streetlights
• Actively support the vision, mission and values of the department and City.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

The Electrician has extensive contact with other City employees and the public.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces and on ladders, inclines, and in noisy work areas. May be exposed to extremes in temperature, chemicals, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, machinery or its moving parts, pesticides, insecticides, noxious fumes, and/or insect stings. May be required to wear protective clothing or equipment in the performance of duties. May be required to work extended shifts for emergency or special events. Work is performed with considerable independence under the direction of the Operations and Utility Manager. It is not anticipated that the Electrician will be required to attend meetings other than during normal work hours; however, the employee may be called back to work before or after regularly scheduled work hours or on scheduled days off and will be required to participate in the Utility standby rotation. May be required to work overtime.

Knowledge of electrical and mechanical system operations and repair for the water and sewer divisions, to include pumps PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, service panels, generators, transfer switches, flowmeters, SCADA and telemetry; preventative and corrective electrical maintenance practices for City owned buildings, including lighting systems, power distribution, panels, and related infrastructure; the methods, procedures and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of public works improvements; occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to public works projects. Skilled in operating and maintaining a variety of light and heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, service crane trucks, manual and power hand tools, and other tools and equipment appropriate to a given duty; and gauging project progress and recommending adjustments to meet deadlines or adapt to changing conditions in the field. Ability to maintain records and prepare work reports; troubleshoot electrical issues, replace or upgrade components, ensuring code compliance, and supporting safe, reliable operation of City facilities. Comprehend technical instructions and repair manuals; interact courteously and tactfully with the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department personnel and the public; and review project plans.

The Electrician must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity, including the ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, traverse rough terrain, work in or over water, work at heights or on scaffolding, and lift or carry up to fifty (50) pounds. Job requirements may include the ability to climb water reservoirs up to one hundred (100) feet off the ground, bend, and/or work in tight or confined areas. Must be able to hear alarms and have the ability to audibly identify the presence of a danger or hazard.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma/GED, five (5) years of previous experience at an equivalent level, and a Journeyman Electrician 01 License. Current, valid, unsuspended driver's license required upon hire and throughout duration of employment. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of traffic signal maintenance and ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) technology and infrastructure used to monitor, manage, and improve traffic flow and roadway safety; and the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the City's SCADA system.