Canton Maintenance Electrician (Part-Time)

Salary: $24.99 - $31.95 per hour. This is a part‑time position, up to 29 hours per week; schedule determined by the City. Benefits include paid vacation, sick time and retirement plan.

Job Description

This is an open examination. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or have a permanent residence card, be a high school graduate or possess a GED, be at least 18 years old, and hold a valid driver’s license.

General Statement of Duties

An employee in this classification performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair of all types of electrical equipment and controls.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Responsible for the proper functioning of all electrical equipment. Physical mobility required for walking, bending, climbing, and stooping to inspect electrical equipment throughout the facilities and for lifting tools, work materials, and motor‑starting equipment. Inspects electrical equipment throughout the facilities.

Examples of Work

• Checks motors for proper electrical loading.
• Determines circuit amperage.
• Cleans, adjusts, and repairs motor‑starting equipment.
• Wires new equipment.
• Provides temporary wiring for movable equipment.
• Checks and maintains high‑voltage switchgear and transformers.
• Assists contractors for proper installation.
• Repairs and/or replaces circuit breakers from 12 volts to 600 volts.
• Works with 12,000 volt power fuses.
• Installs new lighting fixtures and repairs existing equipment.
• Other related duties, not listed but consistent with the above examples, may also be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high‑pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and National Electric Code. Ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections.

Acceptable Experience and Training

High school or GED, completion of electrical training at a technical school; and a minimum of five years of related and relevant experience; or any combination of knowledge, training, and experience which will provide the required knowledge and skills.

Incentive Pay

Waste Water Treatment incentive pay shall be paid to employee(s) in this classification provided the employee possesses a Class I, II, or III Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and is an employee of the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).