Electrician I

Electrician I

King County Parks is seeking a skilled Electrician I to join our Parks Crafts Crew! If you're looking to put your journey-level expertise to work in a role that truly supports your community, this is a chance to help power the places where King County plays, gathers, and grows. From athletic fields and aquatic centers to trails, utility systems, and vibrant public facilities, you'll be part of a dedicated team that keeps our parks safe and welcoming.

This hands-on position is ideal for an electrician who can work independently, troubleshoot complex electrical problems, perform preventive maintenance, complete new installations, and adapt to changing operational priorities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety while working in a variety of environments, including occupied public facilities, outdoor spaces, utility areas, and maintenance shops.

King County Parks offers an exceptional range of electrical systems and technical challenges. The Parks Crafts Crew Electricians maintain and support a diverse portfolio of equipment and infrastructure, including interior and exterior lighting; athletic field, parking lot, and pathway lighting; electrical distribution systems; generators and automatic transfer switches; emergency power and UPS systems; HVAC and building controls; pumps and lift stations; irrigation systems; security and access control; fire and life-safety systems; photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems; electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and other essential Parks electrical assets. This variety provides an outstanding opportunity to apply your existing expertise, solve challenging problems, and continue expanding your skills across a broad range of electrical systems that keep Parks facilities safe, reliable, and operational.

The Electrician I will collaborate closely with Parks trades teams, supervisors, facility staff, contractors, vendors, engineers, and other support partners. King County Parks is dedicated to maintaining safe, functional, accessible, and welcoming public spaces. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting that mission through reliable electrical maintenance, timely repairs, high-quality installations, preventive maintenance, and exceptional service to both Parks staff and the public.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Electrician I you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at

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Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Maintain interior and exterior lighting, including athletic fields, pathways, parking lots, and buildings.
• Work on electrical panels, wiring, conduit, motors, pumps, HVAC equipment, and control systems.
• Maintain generators, transfer switches, emergency power, UPS, solar, battery storage, and EV charging systems.
• Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to identify problems before equipment fails.
• Read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Identify the cause of electrical issues and verify repairs are safe and working properly.
• Estimate materials and labor, obtain supplies, and support maintenance and capital projects.
• Coordinate work with other trades, contractors, vendors, supervisors, and County departments.
• Document labor, materials, repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions in electronic work-order system.
• Follow electrical codes, County requirements, and safety procedures.
• Communicate with staff and the public and respond to urgent electrical problems as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Current Washington State General Journey-Level Electrician (EL01) license is required.
• Hands-on experience maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting commercial or industrial electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, safe work practices, and electrical testing equipment.
• Experience reading electrical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and recognize when assistance is needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, grass, slopes, and other outdoor surfaces from 30 to several hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use ladders and operate areal lifts to work at elevated heights up to 80 ft. and below ground in confined spaces.

Workplace Exposures:

• Electrical hazards: Potential exposure to energized electrical equipment, electrical shock, and arc-flash hazards during troubleshooting and testing. Work practices, protective equipment, and applicable electrical safety procedures are required.

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Washington State General Journey-Level Electrician (EL01) license
• WA State driver's license

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Completion of journey-level commercial apprenticeship program.
• Experience with lighting systems, LED upgrades, and athletic field lighting.
• Experience with motors, pumps, motor controls, and wastewater lift stations.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, project estimating, and contractor coordination.
• Experience with HVAC controls, building automation, security, and access-control systems, solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging systems.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: Parks Central Maintenance Facility, located at 3005 NE 4th St, Renton WA 98052.

• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Tuesday-Friday, 4-10 hours days. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 46.

Application Instructions: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person