Electrician I

King County•Renton, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

King County Parks is seeking a journey-level Electrician I for its Parks Crafts Crew. The position independently troubleshoots complex electrical problems, performs preventive maintenance and new installations, and adapts to changing operational priorities while applying sound judgment and a strong commitment to safety. Work takes place in occupied public facilities, outdoor spaces, utility areas, and maintenance shops. The electrician maintains a broad range of Parks equipment and infrastructure, including interior and exterior lighting; electrical distribution systems; generators, transfer switches, emergency power and UPS systems; HVAC and building controls; pumps, lift stations and irrigation systems; security and access control; fire and life-safety systems; photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems; and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The role collaborates with Parks trades teams, supervisors, facility staff, contractors, vendors, engineers, and other support partners to keep public spaces safe, accessible, welcoming, reliable, and operational. This is a full-time position based at the Parks Central Maintenance Facility in Renton. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, in four 10-hour days. The position is overtime eligible and represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 46. King County notes that employees can enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. The role is also expected to apply King County’s equity, racial and social justice principles in all aspects of work.

Requirements

Current Washington State General Journey-Level Electrician (EL01) license.
Washington State driver’s license.
Hands-on experience maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting commercial or industrial electrical systems.
Working knowledge of electrical codes, safe work practices, and electrical testing equipment.
Experience reading electrical drawings and equipment manuals.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and recognize when assistance is needed.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, grass, slopes, and other outdoor surfaces for 30 minutes to several hours.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use ladders and operate aerial lifts and work at elevated heights up to 80 feet, as well as below ground in confined spaces.
Ability to work safely around potential exposure to energized electrical equipment, electrical shock, and arc-flash hazards, using required work practices, protective equipment, and applicable safety procedures.
Competencies in customer focus, managing complexity, collaboration, and planning and aligning work.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a journey-level commercial apprenticeship program.
Experience with lighting systems, LED upgrades, and athletic field lighting.
Experience with motors, pumps, motor controls, and wastewater lift stations.
Experience in preventive maintenance, project estimating, and contractor coordination.
Experience with HVAC controls, building automation, security and access-control systems, solar panels, battery storage, and EV charging systems.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
Maintain interior and exterior lighting, including athletic field, pathway, parking lot, and building lighting.
Work on electrical panels, wiring, conduit, motors, pumps, HVAC equipment, and control systems.
Maintain generators, transfer switches, emergency power, UPS, solar, battery storage, and EV charging systems.
Perform scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance to identify problems before equipment fails.
Read electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Identify the cause of electrical issues and verify repairs are safe and functioning properly.
Estimate materials and labor, obtain supplies, and support maintenance and capital projects.
Coordinate work with other trades, contractors, vendors, supervisors, and County departments.
Document labor, materials, repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions in an electronic work-order system.
Follow electrical codes, County requirements, and safety procedures.
Communicate with staff and the public and respond to urgent electrical problems as assigned.
Apply King County’s equity, racial and social justice principles in all aspects of work.