Electrical Maintenance Technician I-IV

Frederick County Government•Division of Water & Sewer Utilities - Frederick, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Frederick County Division of Water and Sewer Utilities is committed to protecting public health and the environment by delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services. Through the continuous operation of the New Design Water Treatment Plant, the Ballenger-McKinney Wastewater Treatment Plant and as many as 90 remote sites, the Division upholds rigorous regulatory standards, preserves natural resources, and ensures resilient infrastructure that supports the long-term well-being of the community. This skilled position will perform or assist in the installation, routine repair and emergency repair of commercial and industrial electrical apparatus and control systems at water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and storage facilities. Direction may be given to Electrical Maintenance Technicians I and Laborers as assigned; direction may be received from Electrical Maintenance Technicians IV. Supervision is received from the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor and/or Superintendent of Water/Wastewater Systems Maintenance. NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Requirements

High school graduation or the equivalent
Possession of a valid driver's license
Some work experience in electrical construction and/or electrical maintenance (for Technician I)
Minimum 3 years of work experience in electrical construction and/or electrical maintenance (for Technician II)
Successful completion of at least 50 contact hours of specialized formal training in Electrical System Repair and Maintenance (for Technician II)
Minimum 5 years of work experience in electrical construction and/or electrical maintenance (for Technician III)
Minimum 100 hours of specialized formal training in Electrical System Repair and Maintenance (for Technician III)
Ability to effectively complete Proficiency Level Progress Record (PLPR) Certification for Technician III within 6 months after hire (for Technician III)
Minimum 7 years of work experience in electrical construction and/or electrical maintenance (for Technician IV)
Possession of current Maryland State Master Electrician licensure (for Technician IV)
Ability to effectively complete Proficiency Level Progress Record (PLPR) Certification for Technician IV within 6 months after hire (for Technician IV)
Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
Ability to effectively read and interpret electrical schematics such as single line ladder logic diagrams
Ability to operate trenching equipment and bucket lift
Ability to fabricate and install EMT, IMC, PVC and rigid conduit systems
Knowledge of utility safety requirements such as confined space entry and hazardous energy Lockout Tagout
Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the use of the equipment used for pulling and installing electrical conductors in conduit
Work experience with hydraulic and manual conduit bending tools and conduit threading machine
Work experience with electric motor repair, Variable Frequency Drives, Soft start devices, PLC’s and motor controls
Current possession of a Maryland State Master, Journeyman or Apprentice Electrician licensure

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting of commercial and industrial electrical apparatus
Perform installation and repair of commercial and industrial electrical apparatus
Install and repair single and three phase electrical services and auxiliary generators
Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motor driven equipment such as pumps, blowers, valve operators, and various other electrically operated water and wastewater infrastructure
Troubleshoot and repair of switchgear, motor control centers and their allied control circuits
Inspect and correct electrical system deficiencies and problems
Prepare equipment, tools and job sites for safe and proper working environment
Assist the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor in procurement of materials
Maintain accurate record keeping of work orders and materials
As needed, operate trencher for underground work; operate bucket truck for aerial work
Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

County provided tools
Testing instruments
PPE
$200 yearly safety shoe allowance
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options
Generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)
Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 5 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Deferred Compensation Plan
Legal Resources
Supplemental Life Insurance
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan