Electrician

City of Northampton • Northampton, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical data/phone wiring on and within all City buildings and property. The work involves planning and prioritizing tasks independently, solving problems by adapting methods or interpreting instructions, and applying federal, state, and local regulations. The role requires understanding electrical principles and practices, troubleshooting electrical problems, and using various power and hand tools. Contacts are primarily with co-workers, vendors, and the public, often requiring tact and diplomacy. The employee may have access to sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

• High School degree
• One to two years of experience as an electrician, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License
• Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License
• Knowledge of electrical principles and practices, including network wiring, motor control, automation, aerial truck, fire alarms systems and security.
• Ability to troubleshoot varied electrical problems.
• Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools.
• Skilled in prioritizing assignments.
• Skill in working independently.

Nice To Haves

• Master Electrician License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tests, repairs and maintains electrical wiring for all municipal and school facilities.
• Installs, tests, repairs and maintains electrical circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs faulty electrical wiring, defective electrical equipment and machinery such as motors, generators, transformers, switches and sockets.
• Ensures that all public lighting within the City is in proper working order; works with the public to evaluate the need for additional public lighting.
• Inspects and tests circuits and fixtures to locate broken wires, loose connections, blown fuses, grounds, shorts and other defects.
• Cleans, oils and greases equipment, and maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Performs similar or related work as required.
• Leads other workers in accomplishing assigned work and performs non-supervisory work.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees.
• Reports to the supervisor on disciplinary problems, performance and training needs of employees.

Benefits

• Full Benefits and privileges are consistent with The Northampton Administration and Professional Employees Association (NAPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement Contract.

What This Job Offers

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