Senior Electrician

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle seeks a Senior Electrician to lead a crew of up to eight electricians and one apprentice for SPR facilities. You will plan, prioritize, inspect, and complete electrical tasks across parks, pools, and buildings, ensuring compliance with local standards and safety rules.

The role emphasizes budgeting, project coordination, and hands-on supervision on a 4-day, 10-hour schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a focus on reliable operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a four-year apprenticeship and two years' journey-level electrician experience.
• Washington State Journey Level Electrician License (01) is desired.
• Current Washington State driver’s license or equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule and assign daily work orders and determine priorities based on crew availability.
• Review blueprints, schematics, and project plans for electrical installations.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical equipment and control systems.
• Install lighting, power outlets, and controls; perform preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with trades and SPR staff; maintain accurate records of work and materials.
• Prepare cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects; monitor expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Scheduling

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Four-year apprenticeship

Tools

Office software

CMMS / work order system

Job description

About Seattle Parks and Recreation:

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

About The Division:

Seattle Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division performs maintenance at over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small-craft centers, 4 golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. We place strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service to the public, clients, and staff to ensure public safety and enjoyment while they are at SPR facilities and parks.

Position Description:

Seattle Parks & Recreation Facilities Maintenance is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Senior Electrician vacancy. All general maintenance of Parks owned buildings, structures, community centers, swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, spray parks, playgrounds, docks, boat ramps, etc. are covered by the unit.

The Senior Electrician will be the senior lead for a crew of up to eight electricians, one electrician apprentice and temporary electrician employees. This position will set priorities and assign work to the crew, while coordinating with the other shops and work groups within the division, inspecting completed work for compliance with electrical and local standards, workmanship, and neatness. You will report to the Electrician Crew Chief.

We are currently recruiting for one (1) regular, benefited position on the Day Shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

• Lead, schedule & assign daily work orders; determine priorities based on available crew members.
• Review blueprints, electrical schematics, project plans and specifications of electrical equipment installations.
• Diagnose & repair malfunctions in electrical equipment or control systems such as boilers, pumps, generators, air compressors, frequency drives, fire alarms, & indoor/outdoor lighting.
• Work with computerized systems such as automated lighting control systems.
• Install lighting, power outlets, and controls for equipment; Conduct preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Use the Asset Management Work Order system to update and close work orders, document completed work, and track maintenance activities.
• Coordinate work activities with skilled trades and other Parks staff to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used and completed projects.
• Change lamps & ballasts in fluorescent / H.I.D. fixtures. Troubleshoot/replace LED chip assembly & drivers.
• Coordinate and manage electrical projects of varying scopes and complexity, including scheduling work, identifying and addressing project challenges, and developing effective solutions.
• Install conduit and pull wire in new and existing electrical installations.
• Compile material lists for scheduled and preventive maintenance and repairs, as well as new construction items needed to upgrade various facilities.
• Contact vendors, distributors, and manufacturers to determine pricing & availability to procure & order necessary materials.
• Prepare cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects including labor, materials, supplies.
• Prepare cost estimates and inspect completed projects.
• Maintain record of preventative maintenance schedules using SPR Computerized Maintenance Management System to track & manage workflow.
• Complete small repair requests on short notice.
• Monitor and inspect work completed by outside contractors.
• Use locating equipment for locate requests.
• Provide training and oversight of Electrical Apprentice.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires completion of an accepted four-year apprenticeship training program and two years' experience as a journey level electrician (or an equivalent combination of education and/or training and/or experience).

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Desired Qualifications

• Washington State Journey Level Electrician License (01).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks, aligning them with departmental needs.
• Two years of experience working in a lead or supervisory role for a crew of journey level electricians.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and budgets for electrical projects including labor, materials, supplies.
• Be highly motivated and able to work as a team member in a demanding work environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience conducting electrical inspections of existing facilities and buildings.
• Experience reviewing blueprints, electrical schematics, project plans and specifications for electrical equipment installations.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use standard office software and work order/asset management systems for tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and communication.
• Competence in maintaining clear and comprehensive written records.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities, convey operational needs, concerns, and procedures.
• Exhibit a high level of proficiency in verbal communication to convey information effectively and professionally.
• Experience in interacting with the public coupled with a high level of proficiency in customer service.
• Experience maintaining multiple municipal or large commercial facilities.

Additional Information:

Compensation:

This position is part of the 2-Step Compensation program; The full salary range for this position is $62.65 (Step 1) – $65.16 (Step 2) hourly.

Union Information:

This position is represented by IBEW Local 46 and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Employees in an out-of-class assignment will maintain their current benefit options and will be eligible to maintain their current union representation. Out of Class salary placement for current City employees is based Personnel Rule 3.5 or an employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City of Seattle website at https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov.

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SPR’s Core Competencies are:

Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high-quality standards.

Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.

Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.

Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.

Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.