Electrician - Water Pollution Control

topeka; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance

Kansas Public Employee Retirement.

Paid Vacation and Sick leave

Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

Deferred Comp Savings Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

In-house fitness facility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Topeka is seeking a journeyman electrician to perform electrical work in wastewater treatment plant systems, lift stations and related facilities.

You will remove, install, repair and maintain electrical, HVAC and machinery equipment with opportunities to calibrate digital and analog devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus minimum four (4) years as a journeyman electrician, preferably municipal/commercial.
• Must be a licensed electrician within the State of Kansas.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and city insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace electrical wiring and components.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Install and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

Skills

Think clearly under stress

Aptitude for technology

Experience with electrical testing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman electrician license (Kansas)

Driver's license (Kansas)

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This position performs electrical work to remove, install, repair, operate and maintain electrical, HVAC and machinery equipment in wastewater treatment plant systems, lift stations and other related facilities. May also remove, install, repair, calibrate and maintain digital and analog electronic devices and equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Repair and replace electrical wiring and components
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Install and Maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience using electrical testing tools and hand/power tools.
• Is able to think clearly and act quickly during stressful events.
• Has an aptitude for technology or willingness to learn.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a journeyman electrician, preferably in a municipal or commercial environment.
• Must be a licensed electrician within the state of Kansas.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license and city insurable driving record. Please review the Insurability Guidelines.

Entry rate of pay: $27.57 – $28.84, depending on qualifications

The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer