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The Electrician position performs skilled level electrician work in the maintenance, construction, installation, alteration/modification, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade for primarily commercial and industrial applications. These duties are performed in various City departments. Positions may be assigned to shop or field locations. Certain assignments may include electronics metering and instrumentation and working with various voltages. Assignments are received by sketches, blueprints, verbally, and through work orders.

$30.03 (minimum) - $35.61 (maximum) hourly / $62,462.00 - $74,068.80 annually.

At this time, all employees in positions that require a CDL will also receive $3.00/hour for maintaining a valid CDL. The $3.00/hour incentive for maintaining a valid CDL is paid in addition to the hourly rate stated above.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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• Completion of a recognized four year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training,
• Or three years of experience as a skilled electrician.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• In addition, individuals will be required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation physical exam and possess the appropriate commercial driver's license (C.D.L.).
• Pre-employment drug testing is required for C.D.L. positions. Employees in C.D.L. positions will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Commercial and/or industrial experience.
• Experience with NFPA-70 and NFPA-70E requirements.
• Medium voltage experience (maintenance, installation, equipment, and substations).
• Experience reviewing plans, making recommendations, and working with contractors and /or service partners.
• May require working:
  • At heights up to 100 feet.
  • Second or third shift, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • In small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces, and equipment enclosures.
  • Outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

Recruitment closes April 17, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Electrician, JC:74120, ID# 49300, 3/10/2023, USM, SA, Benefits: 002

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.