Senior Electrician

About the role

Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) is a national leader in providing safe, accessible public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools. The Facilities Maintenance Division maintains over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, 26 community centers, multiple swimming pools, environmental education centers, golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. The Senior Electrician leads a crew of up to eight electricians, one apprentice, and temporary staff, setting priorities, assigning work, and ensuring compliance with electrical and local standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and assign daily work orders; determine priorities based on crew availability.
• Review blueprints, electrical schematics, project plans, and specifications for electrical equipment installations.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical equipment or control systems (e.g., boilers, pumps, generators, air compressors, frequency drives, fire alarms, indoor/outdoor lighting).
• Work with computerized systems such as automated lighting control systems.
• Install lighting, power outlets, and controls for equipment; conduct preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Use the Asset Management Work Order system to update, close, and document work orders and track maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work activities with skilled trades and other Parks staff to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and completed projects.
• Change lamps and ballasts in fluorescent/H.I.D. fixtures; troubleshoot/replace LED chip assemblies and drivers.
• Coordinate and manage electrical projects of varying scopes, including scheduling, identifying challenges, and developing solutions.
• Install conduit and pull wire in new and existing electrical installations.
• Compile material lists for scheduled and preventive maintenance, repairs, and new construction upgrades.
• Contact vendors, distributors, and manufacturers to determine pricing and availability; procure and order necessary materials.
• Prepare cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects, including labor, materials, and supplies; inspect completed projects.
• Maintain preventative‑maintenance schedules using SPR’s Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Complete small repair requests on short notice.
• Monitor and inspect work completed by outside contractors; use locating equipment for locate requests.
• Provide training and oversight of the Electrical Apprentice.
• Perform other related duties of comparable level/type as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Completion of an accepted four‑year apprenticeship training program.
  • Two years’ experience as a journey‑level electrician (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
  • Current Washington State driver’s license or equivalent mobility evidence.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Washington State Journey Level Electrician License (01).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance tasks.
  • Two years of experience leading or supervising a crew of journey‑level electricians.
  • Experience preparing cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects.
  • Experience conducting electrical inspections of existing facilities and buildings.
  • Experience reviewing blueprints, electrical schematics, and project plans for installations.
  • Basic computer skills, including standard office software and work‑order/asset‑management systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; high level of customer service.
  • Experience maintaining multiple municipal or large commercial facilities.

Pay

This position is part of the 2‑Step Compensation program with an hourly salary range of $62.65 (Step 1) to $65.16 (Step 2).

Schedule

Regular, benefited position on the Day Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 4‑day, 10‑hour work week. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays as business needs dictate.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More details are available on the City’s human‑resources website.

Work Environment

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions; may involve heights on ladders, scaffolding, or catwalks.
• Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 lb; occasional handling of toxic/hazardous substances.
• Potential exposure to energized equipment, heavy equipment, confined spaces, and electrically energized lines.
• May require respirator clearance fit test depending on business needs.