Electrician

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is hiring an electrician to perform electrical installations and repairs at Deer Island facilities. Responsibilities include installing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems, reading diagrams, and ensuring safety and compliance with codes.

The position requires Journey Level Electrician training or equivalent, a MA Journeyman license, and a MA Class D driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a certified Journey Level Electrician apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician's License.
• Competency-based training in ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform maintenance and tests per vendor specifications.
• Read wiring diagrams, blueprints and vendor instructions.
• Follow safety, operating, and emergency procedures.
• Train peers and supervise entry-level staff as needed.

Skills

Electrical codes

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Maintenance

Safety training

Interpersonal skills

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Electrical apprenticeship

Massachusetts Class D Driver's License

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Testing devices

Job description

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on public health and the environment? Join the MWRA team! We deliver some of the nation's highest-quality drinking water to 3 million residents, restored Boston Harbor, and continue to invest in protecting vital public resources. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Summary:

Performs electrical installations and repairs at various locations throughout the Authority. Provides a range of possible duties but will not necessarily perform all of the duties listed below.

Posting Period: 11/05/2026 - 12/07/2026

Location: Deer Island (Winthrop), MA

Salary: $67,131.82 - $96,107.45 annually; $1,291.00 - $1,848.22 weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, loads and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, associated equipment and controls for industrial use, and other equipment/systems as required and/or assigned.
• Performs electrically related activities specified by work order.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing devices.
• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, equipment and fixtures according to vendor specifications.
• Installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Selects and obtains appropriate stock or materials per established procedures, and tools or machines for the job.
• Performs work in conformance with relevant building and electrical codes and in a safe and professional manner.
• Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
• Operates motor vehicles, such as vans and pickup trucks, to transport materials to work sites, and pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Performs work in a safe and professional manner.
• Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
• Prepares documents and reports results in the Maximo, Lawson or other appropriate Database of inspections and work performed.
• Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required or assigned.
• Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited to:

• Performs routine testing, lockout/tagout, operation (startup/shutdown) and adjustment of process equipment.
• Installs and retrofits new equipment related to plant systems.
• With proper training, sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
• Operates portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment to prepare work area for access.
• Opens hatches.
• Installs safety rails.
• Removes snow from immediate work area in order to perform tasks.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED; and

• Satisfactory completion of a certified Journey Level Electrician apprenticeship training program, or a similar formal training program; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Class D Drivers License or equivalent.
• A valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electricians License
• Complete competency-based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competencies.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather and other emergencies.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of Massachusetts electrical and other applicable codes.
• Thorough knowledge of pumps, compressors, generators and other related electrical equipment, including polyphase circuits and motors and associated controls.
• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, occupational hazards and safety practices common to the trade as well as the completion of MWRA safety training.
• Ability to diagnose problems and recommend repair or replacement.
• Ability to work with tools and equipment of the electric trade. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and in adverse weather conditions.
• The ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and vendor instructions to plan and set up work for the complete installation, modification, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to attain knowledge and work processes required to perform maintenance tasks required by Reliability Centered Maintenance or similar Maintenance Management Program.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motor vehicles, power and hand tools, telephone.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb, or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings, and moderately loud at other work locations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Works under the general supervision of a Unit Supervisor.

May exercise supervision of entry level staff.

Other Position Information

PCR: 2988069

Division: Operations

Department: Deer Island Maintenance

Union/Grade: National Association of Government Employees (NAGE)/Unit 3

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.