Electrician - Water Plant

City of Topeka • Topeka, KS

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About The Position

This position performs electrical work to remove, install, repair, operate, and maintain electrical, HVAC, and machinery equipment in water treatment plant systems, pump stations, water towers, and related facilities. The position may also perform technical work to remove, install, repair, calibrate, and maintain digital and analog electronic devices and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of four 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 a city-insurable driving record.
• Experience using electrical testing tools and hand/power tools.
• Ability to think clearly and act quickly during stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Aptitude for technology or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, lighting, HVAC, boiler, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and generators.
• Maintain fire alarm and electrical control panels.
• Repair and replace electrical wiring and components in water plant buildings, and cut, shape, and install conduit.
• Install, maintain, calibrate, and repair electronic instrumentation such as flow meters, level sensors, gas detectors, and chemical analyzers.
• Assist with installing and maintaining PLC, HMI, and SCADA system hardware.
• Perform preventative maintenance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and prescription insurance.
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Deferred compensation savings plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Free onsite health and wellness clinic.
• Free in-house full-service fitness facility.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED