Electrician

JOB

The City of Boise is looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to support our Public Works utilities. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex industrial electrical and control systems that keep critical city infrastructure running safely and reliably. You'll work on motors, pumps, generators, PLCs, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and other essential utility equipment. Enjoy a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule, outstanding benefits, and meaningful work that keeps Boise's essential services running every day.

We're hiring for both our Lander Street and West Boise Water Renewal Facilities.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 4 years of experience in an industrial plant, performing journey-level work installing, maintaining and conducting repairs on industrial electrical systems.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Journey-level Electrician license issued by the State of Idaho.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug Free Workplace: Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
• This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Hiring Incentive
• This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive in accordance with City policy. Approved hiring incentives may be awarded up to the maximum amount allowed under Employee Policy Handbook Regulation 3.02b. Hiring incentives are subject to eligibility requirements, approval, and the terms of that regulation. The City reserves the right to determine incentive eligibility, incentive amount, and continued availability based on applicable policy, available funding, and business needs.

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs journey-level electrical work on industrial and commercial machinery including: troubleshooting; conducting repairs; and installing and maintaining electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor control cabinets, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, generator backup systems, motors, panels, switchgear and related electrical components throughout wastewater facilities and other public works utilities.

Performs maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment within the industrial wastewater treatment plant facilities and other utilities. Assists with preventive maintenance procedures on instrumentation equipment.

Examines equipment to determine whether it requires repair or replacement. Assists in material and equipment selection for supply and inventory levels. Creates, updates and archives electrical prints and schematics. Participates in weekly safety meetings and training classes.

Performs industrial, commercial and standard electrical installations, repairs and maintenance to other city-owned facilities and equipment outside public works utilities.

Assists mechanics in maintaining and repairing wastewater valves, pumps and other process equipment and facilities. Leads and trains registered electrical apprentices on general assignments, proper electrical installations and safety procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, occasionally pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The n…