Maintenance Electrician II

Electrician Position

Explore a rewarding career with the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Spanning just 7 square miles in south Central Pennsylvania, the City of Lancaster is home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City oversees a range of public services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, as well as water and wastewater for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region. This work is powered by nearly 600 employees who are committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Our Core Values: Quality. Teamwork. Integrity. Respect.

Primary Functions and Job Details

Performs skilled electrical work in the maintenance and repair of the Wastewater or Water plant, pumping station, or tank equipment and/or building systems. Although work is reviewed by plant supervision, the employee is required to exercise considerable independent judgment.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.
• Performs skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade.
• Performs diagnostic functions on advanced instrumentation to identify problems and make necessary corrections.
• Performs varied electrical work and some mechanical work in repairing and replacing motor parts.
• Installs, alters, and maintains programmable logic control inputs and outputs.
• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical control systems used in conjunction with pumps and other electrical equipment.
• Installs and maintains motors, ac/dc, and small generators.
• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, transformers, and other electrical equipment.
• Sets up, implements, and maintains a preventive maintenance program.
• Tests, locates, and repairs defects in electrical circuits or equipment.
• Locates and repairs or corrects power failures and short circuits.
• Maintains variable frequency drives.
• Repairs and maintains security systems and related programs.
• Repairs light fixtures at significant heights.
• Replaces existing belt drives with new variable frequency drives.
• Assists Instrument Technicians in the maintenance and repair of electronic equipment and systems.

Typical Qualifications

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State driver's license is required.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Water Transmission and Distribution Certification Class E from the Department of Environmental Resources or pass the certification test no later than eighteen (18) months (full-time) in this position.

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Wastewater Collection System Certification Class E from the Department of Environmental Resources or pass the certification test no later than eighteen (18) months (full-time) in this position.

• Indoors, environmentally controlled.
• Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature.
• Exposure to noise, pollution, odors, and wastewater.

• Personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel-toed safety shoes, rain boots, respirators, and arc flash equipment/clothing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
• Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, equipment, and materials used in the electrical trade.
• Considerable knowledge of three-phase power systems, electrical motors, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the electrical trade and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes.
• Knowledge of programmable logic control basics and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and calibration for resetting tank level controls.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E and associated personal protective equipment (PPE) and lockout/tagout procedures for Arc Flash.
• Knowledge of conduit systems and the ability to fabricate short runs in metallic or PVC conduit.
• Ability to locate and adjust defects in electrical systems and equipment.
• Ability to use and care for tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Proven ability to interpret, verify, and accurately enter data into a computer database is required.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and use them in troubleshooting and repairing all types of plant and pumping station electrical equipment is required.
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and to read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot variable frequency drives, including programming.
• Ability to integrate new and existing equipment with the programmable logic control system.
• Ability to install, set up, and startup programmable systems is required.
• Ability to perform basic electrical work, including but not limited to cleaning, inspecting, and replacing bearings on electrical motors and making terminations on circuits up to three-phase, 480 volts.
• Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required.
• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Proven ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English is required.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others is required.
• Proven ability to adapt to new or changing situations and demonstrate flexibility in improving work processes and operations is required.
• Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and focus on customer needs is required.
• Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to call-ins.

• Requires standing, bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day.
• Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.
• Requires climbing ladders up to 120 feet.
• Requires occasional lifting of up to 80 lbs.
• Requires the operation of automotive vehicles and other power equipment, including a bucket truck.
• Requires working under adverse conditions, which may involve unpleasant odors.
• Requires working long hours and availability to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends, and on holidays.
• Knowledge, skills and/or abilities assessment tests may be conducted as part of the position screening process
• This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations. Employment Policy It is the policy of the City of Lancaster to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants are recruited, selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, disability, veteran status or national origin. Accommodations Statement for Job Applications The City of Lancaster is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request a needed accommodation.