Canton Maintenance Electrician (Part-Time)

About the role

This is a part-time position with the City of Canton. An Employee in a part time position may work up to twenty-nine hours a week and their schedule will be determined by the City. Employees in this position will be offered paid vacation, sick time and a retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repair of all types of electrical equipment and controls.
• Inspects electrical equipment throughout the facilities.
• 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.
• Cleans motors.
• Checks and maintains high voltage switchgears 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.

Requirements

• A high school or GED.
• Completion of electrical training at a technical school.
• A minimum of five years of related and relevant experience.
• A thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and National Electric Code.
• The ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections.

Qualifications

• A U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver's license.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time and a retirement plan.
• Comprehensive health benefits including hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for full-time employees.

Pay

Salary: $24.99 - $31.95 Hourly

Schedule

Part-time position with the City of Canton.

Qualifying for the Examination

• High school or GED.
• Completion of electrical training at a technical school.
• A minimum of five years of related and relevant experience.
• A thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and National Electric Code.
• The ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections.

Testing Information

Examination Announcement: The City of Canton does not require an examination for this position. However, if there are fewer than ten qualified applicants, an examination may be required. Names will be placed on an eligibility list based on the application filing date. Should more than ten qualified applicants register for this examination, they will be notified of the format, location, date, and time of the examination.

Additional Information

• Drug Testing Requirement: Applicants are advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly, eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.
• Background Investigation: Candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation, including, but not limited to, a criminal record check and driving record check.
• ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

Benefits

• Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.
• Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Required Question

• Are you a U. S. Citizen, or do you have a valid permanent resident card?
• Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED equivalent?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Have you completed 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?
• Do you possess a thorough knowledge of electricity, motors, motor controls, high pressure sodium, mercury vapor, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and National Electric Code? And do you have the ability to interpret wiring diagrams from vendors and engineers, diagnose electrical problems, and make necessary corrections?
• Have you tested for this position with the City of Canton in the last 4 months?