Master Electrician

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to install, maintain, test, repair, and upgrade electrical equipment and infrastructure ranging from low voltage (600Volts or less) and medium voltage (600Volts to 12,470Volts).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces electrical systems and electrical equipment.
• Designs, plans, constructs, modifies, and installs electrical systems and electrical equipment.
• Coordination and collaboration with electrical contractors, other skilled trades, electrical engineers, project managers, and other City staff. Leads and assists less experienced workers.
• Evaluates, inspects, documents, creates as-builts, and creates punch list for jobs and projects.
• Operates various types of equipment such as aerial lifts, cranes, backhoes, and other machinery.
• Performs daily recordkeeping for labor, materials, and equipment for work orders, asset management systems, and code and/or regulatory compliance.
• Operates various computer and smartphone programs and applications for control, monitoring, data collection, and diagnosis of electrical control, power, wireless, and fiber optic systems.
• Performs various duties related to the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of equipment and software pertaining to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and remote asset operations.
• Creates SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for preventative/predictive maintenance activities and best practices.
• Maintains inventory control and ordering of parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Understands and follows strict safety standards, including, but not limited to OSHA, arc flash, shock, lockout, confined space, and PPE requirements.
• Performs related work as required.
• Participates in 24/7/365 essential City services rotation schedules and call-out lists as needed.
• Attends technical courses and seminars for updating knowledge.
• Attends and participates in continuous improvement classes and events and offers suggestions for improvements.
  
  

There is an opening in the Environmental Services Department. If you are not selected for this position, you will remain on an eligible list for future openings. This eligible list is active for six (6) months.

Required Education

Minimum Training and Experience

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
  
  

Required Licenses or Certifications

• State of Michigan Master’s Electrician License
• State of Michigan Contractor’s License to pull electrical permits for City projects or the ability to obtain a license within 180 days as required by the department
• State of Michigan Driver’s License
• State of Michigan Class A CDL License or the ability to obtain a license within 180 days as required by the department
  
  

Other Necessary Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Electrical hazards and safety precautions
• Electrical Arc Flash boundaries
• Electrical Arc Flash uniforms and garments
• Electrical Arc Flash PPE
• Electrical Shock Hazard boundaries
• Electrical Shock Hazard PPE
• Electrical Shock Hazard equipment and tools
• National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code
• The principles and practices of electrical systems and wiring, including specialized wiring systems
• Applicable computer applications
• Inventory management principles and practices
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping and recordkeeping
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Federal, state and local standards and codes relating to electrical

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective, appropriate, polite, and professional working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
  
  

Ability to:

• Work from sketches, blueprints, instruction manuals and circuit schematics
• Operate applicable machinery, tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Meet schedules and deadlines of projects and assignments
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, critical infrastructure and professional boundaries
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, often in very hazardous situations
  
  

Other Information

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks
  
  

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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Do you possess a high school diploma (or GED equivalent)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you possess a State of Michigan Master Electrician license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess a State of Michigan Contractor License to pull electrical permits for City projects (or the ability to obtain this license within 180 days)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you possess a State of Michigan Driver's license, or a driver's license from another State, that can be transferred to Michigan upon employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you possess a State of Michigan Class A CDL (or the ability to obtain this license within 180 days)?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question