Journeyman Electrician

Salary: $30.75 - $38.41 Hourly
Location : Water Reclamation, 1415 Harrison St, Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00024
Department: Public Services Harrison
Division: Process Control
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description/Distinguishing Features
Performs highly technical electrical work in the maintenance of the electrical installations and equipment in the Utilities plants and stations; performs related work as required.

The employee in this classification is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing the Utilities' electrical equipment, motor controls and process instrumentation. Independent judgment and action are required under general supervision.

Examples of Duties

• Inspects, tests, and performs periodic checks of installations.
• Aids in the review of plans and diagrams for projects.
• Tests, installs, and maintains motors, generators, transfers, fans, relays, switch gear, and control panels.
• Installs circuit breakers, motors, and load control centers and related high voltage equipment as well as components of the power distribution system.
• Maintains inventory, and aids in the preparation of specifications; responsible for installation, calibration, configuration and troubleshooting of process instrumentation.

Essential Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in industrial electrical installations and process control electrical construction.
• Good knowledge of how to review project plans and prepare specifications.
• Working skill in maintaining records and inventories.

Acceptable Training and Experience
Vocational training at the journeyman level in electrical installations and five years' experience in process control electrical construction, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the essential knowledge and skills. A State of Michigan electrical journeyman's license is required upon assuming the position. PLC's, frequency drives, and NFPA70E (arc flash) experience desirable. ISA certification and/or experience with process instrumentation a plus.


The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.

The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.

The benefits for this position are negotiated between the City of Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Municipal Employees Association (KMEA)

For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in KMEA positions, please visit our website:


Please note: these benefits are subject to change.
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Do you have a valid Michigan Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a State of Michigan electrical journeyman's license. This is required upon assuming the position.
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Do you have ISA certification and/or experience with process instrumentation? Explain.
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Do you have comprehensive knowledge and skill in industrial electrical installations and process control electrical construction?
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Do you have knowledge of how to review project plans and prepare specifications?
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Do you have working skill in maintaining records and inventories?
Required Question