Electrical Technician I (MCP)

Anne Arundel County; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

Job summary

Anne Arundel County is seeking an Electrical Technician I in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, to support maintenance of electrical systems in wastewater and water facilities. The role involves basic preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and requires a high school diploma with an apprenticeship path.

Ideal candidates will have PLC and VFD familiarity, a valid Class C license, and willingness to advance through certification and skill-based pay increases in the

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and 1+ year electrical experience.
• Qualified to enter or successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator license.
• Preference given to candidates with PLC and VFD experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance on electrical systems in wastewater and potable water facilities.
• Install basic electrical components and circuits and assist with troubleshooting.
• Inspect operating conditions and electrical equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Support senior technicians with advanced maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

VFD troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Electrical apprenticeship program

Job description

This posting will be used to fill Full-time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Electrical Technician I position in the Electrical Technician Proficiency advancement series in the Department of Public Works, in Utility Operations.

The proficiency advancement series consists of the positions of Electrical Technician I, Electrical Technician II, Electrical Technician III and Senior Electrical Technician. Once hired, employees non-competitively advance through the Electrical Technician series by obtaining additional skills and certifications and receiving skill based pay increases. A pre-hire test is conducted prior to an offer of employment in order to determine the candidate's technical skill level and if they meet the qualifications for the position to be filled.The Electrical Technician I, Electrical Technician II, Electrical Technician III and Senior Electrical Technician are differentiated on the basis of skills, certification, licensing, and demonstrated ability to perform specified skills as defined in the Personal Qualifications Standards of the Maintenance Career Program Manual, a separate component of the skill-based EXCEL Flexible Worker Program.

Electrical Technician I: This is Electrical Technician work at the entry level in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Work involves the performance of basic level preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities on the electrical systems installed in the collection and treatment of municipal wastewater and the production, storage and distribution of potable water. Work involves responsibility for performance a variety of basic maintenance activities that support the efficient and safe operation of wastewater and water pumping stations and treatment plants. Work is primarily electrical in nature but may include some minor mechanical duties. Work assignments include the independent performance of basic preventative maintenance tasks, inspection of the operating conditions and performance of electrical equipment and systems, installation of basic electrical components and circuits, performance of basic corrective maintenance and assisting others in performing intermediate and advanced corrective maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems. Work also involves executing specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor. Work is inspected while in progress and upon completion by senior co-workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.

Electrical Technician II: This is Electrical Technician work at the II (intermediate) level in the Bureau of Utilities, Department of Public Works. Work involves the performance of intermediate level preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance activities on the electrical equipment systems installed in the collection and treatment of municipal wastewater and the production, storage and distribution of potable water. Work involves responsibility for performance a variety of intermediate level maintenance activities that support the efficient and safe operation of wastewater and water pumping stations and treatment plants. Work is primarily electrical in nature but may include some instrumentation and mechanical duties. Work assignments include the independent performance of intermediate level preventative maintenance tasks, inspection of the operating conditions and performance of electrical equipment and systems, installation of electrical components and circuits, performance of intermediate level troubleshooting and corrective maintenance and assisting others in performing advanced corrective maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems. Work also involves executing specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor. Work is inspected while in progress and upon completion by senior co-workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.

Electrical Technician I: Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems; qualified to enter or successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testingPreference will be given to candidates with the following:

• 1.) Industrial experience in the programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s).
• 2.) Industrial experience in the installation and maintenance of complex electrical motor control circuits.