Electrician

Seattle Housing Authority; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Housing Authority is seeking an Electrician to perform maintenance and upkeep of electrical systems across SHA properties. The role involves installing, modifying, and upgrading electrical components in both commercial and residential settings with emphasis on safety and reliability.

The ideal candidate will hold an approved electrician apprenticeship, a WA driver license, and a state residential/commercial wiring license, along with First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal apprenticeship training as electrician.
• High school or equivalent education as required by the trade apprenticeship program.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and fully insurable driving record.
• State approved license in residential and commercial wiring.
• First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems in commercial and residential properties.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lighting systems, electrical controls, and related systems.
• Purchase or order electrical supplies as needed.
• Inspect equipment and recommend safety actions.

Skills

Apprentice training completed

Ability to read schematics

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal electrician apprenticeship

WA driver's license

State license in residential & commercial wiring

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Summary

We offer competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

Organization

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a mission-driven leader in affordable housing, headquartered on Elliott Avenue West with sweeping views of Elliott Bay and the Puget Sound. With additional field offices across Seattle, we’re committed to expanding housing opportunities, strengthening communities, and supporting a workplace where people grow and thrive.

Position

We’re looking for an Electrician to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who can perform maintenance and upkeep of electrical systems for SHA.

Location

810 Martin Luther King Jr Way S. Seattle, WA 98144

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Completion of formal apprentice training work experience as an electrician.
• High school or equivalent education as required by the trade apprenticeship program.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and fully insurable driving record.
• State approved license in residential and commercial wiring.
• First Aid Certification required.

What will you do?

• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical and electronic systems and components in commercial and residential properties.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lighting systems, electrical controls, phone systems, automatic doors and gates, emergency power systems, and transfer switches.
• Purchase or order electrical and electronic supplies as needed.
• Inspect equipment and recommend actions related to condition, safety, and parts procurement.
• Instruct tenants on proper use of electrical equipment.
• Support development and implementation of goals, work plans, performance measures, and continuous improvement; collaborate effectively and work well under pressure.
• Attend required training and safety meetings; maintain PPE; report injuries, illnesses, and hazardous conditions; follow all safety and health guidelines.
• Create required reports such as maintenance work orders or timesheets.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For additional information on the job, please see the full job description.

Benefits

Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is pleased to offer an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for the full benefits package).

The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:

Eligibility

As a new hire, your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise, your coverage begins on the first of the following month.

Medical

Employees may select from four medical plans – Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.

The monthly cost for each of the plans are as follows:

Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

City of Seattle Preventive Plan is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

City of Seattle Traditional Plan is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children

Dental

Employees may select from two dental plans - Delta Dental, an incentive plan, or Dental Health Services, a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents and are paid for by SHA.

Vision

SHA offers two vision plans through VSP Vision Care. The Basic plan is fully paid for by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid for by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames, and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.

Long Term Disability Insurance

If you are disabled, the Basic Plan will be combined with other sources of income to pay you up to $400 a month after a 90-day waiting period. Employees may purchase long-term disability coverage that provides up to 60% of gross monthly salary during disability.

Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance

You can select from one of two plans - Basic GTL, which is one-and-a-half times your annual earnings or Limited Basic GTL of $50,000.00. SHA will contribute 40% of the cost for the GTL insurance.

If you have elected Basic GTL, you may purchase supplemental term life insurance for yourself, your spouse/domestic partner, and your dependent children. The maximum amount of supplemental life insurance available is four times your annual income for the employee, 50% of the amount of coverage you elect for the spouse, and $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 for children.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

SHA offers an employee-paid group AD&D insurance plan. An employee may cover themself or a family member for amounts from $25,000 to $500,000 in $25,000 increments. AD&D insurance pays a death benefit if the insured person dies due to an accident or a percentage of the full insurance amount if the covered person loses a limb.

Retirement Plan

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) membership is defined by Washington State statutes and is mandatory if you are hired into an eligible position. However, if you are retired from or have been a member of the City of Seattle, Spokane or Tacoma Employee's Retirement System, your PERS enrollment must be verified and approved by the Washington State Department of Retirement System.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employees have the option of making pre-tax contributions to pay for IRS eligible expenses. There are two accounts: a Health Care Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Employees can sign up for one or both accounts.

Leave Benefits

Annual Leave is provided for vacation and personal time off. First year employees earn up to 3.84 hours per bi-weekly pay period (100 hours annually), increasing incrementally due to service years - up to 7.69 per hours per pay period at 25 years of service (200 hours annually). Leave hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is a 240-hour annual carryover limit for annual leave.

Sick leave is provided for health care and related appointments. Employees earn 3.69 hours per pay period. Hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is no maximum or carryover limit for sick leave.

Seattle Housing Authority observes twelve legal holidays, as detailed below.

New Year's Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Presidents Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Indigenous People's Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

The day following Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Additionally, up to three personal holidays are granted to regular employees each calendar year. They are available to be scheduled in advance by the employee with supervisor approval.

Unless specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement, regular employees hired between January 1 and May 31 are granted three personal holidays. If hired from June 1 until November 10, two personal holidays are granted. If hired beginning November 11 or later, no personal holidays are granted until January 1.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

As an SHA employee, you may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This federal program was created to assist full-time public service professionals in reducing their federal student loan debt burden.

Employee Transportation Program

A fully subsidized commuter ORCA Passport is offered for use on Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Train routes. It can also be used on the Seattle Center Monorail. ORCA Passport also provides reduced or fully covered fares on most vanpool routes.

Additionally, an Emergency Ride Home Program, bike racks at various sites, and shower facilities at several offices are also provided, along with discount Zipcar membership (if accepted). Finally, group discount parking is available for registered vanpools in certain areas.

Flex-Time

With supervisor approval, work hours may be scheduled around core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or a compressed 4/10 workweek. This option is not available for every position.

Telework

With supervisor approval, employees can perform assigned duties from home at certain times. This option is not available for every position.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential counseling, referral, and information services are available through ComPsych.

Washington Deferred Compensation Program

Tax deferred savings plans are available through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' Deferred Compensation Program.

Our Commitment to Equity

SHA values your unique background and perspective - we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Learn more in our?diversity?andapplication equity?statement.