Facilities Equipment Technician I/II - Electrician

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill one Electrician vacancy in the Facilities Management Department at either the Technician I or Technician II level. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill all possible future Electrician assignment vacancies at either level. The first review of applications will be Monday, June 1, 2026 and weekly thereafter as needed. Facilities Equipment Technician I - Electrician ($59,590.13 - $84,314.26) A Facilities Equipment Technician I primarily performs skilled electrical work in City buildings. Employees perform a wide variety of skilled tasks in electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work assignments are varied and may be received verbally or in writing. When required, the employee exercises lead supervision over semiskilled and unskilled workers. This class performs other related duties as required. Employees in this class primarily perform mechanical equipment trades work and are licensed as and/or function as specialists (example: electricians, plumbers, etc.) in their respective mechanical trade. A high degree of competence in one or more of these mechanical equipment trades is required with at least three years of commercial journey-level experience in the trade related to the area of assignment. An employee in this class may be assigned to Facilities Management (example: City Hall, Police Headquarters, and other City-owned properties), or Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) (example: Hohokam Stadium, Fitch Park Training Facility, etc.). Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to a Facilities Equipment Technician II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification. Duties are performed according to general or specific instructions, and work may be inspected by a supervisor or foreman while in progress or upon completion. Responsibilities require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair. A Facilities Equipment Technician I is subject to stand-by duty and 24-hour call-out. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Facilities Equipment Technician II - Electrician ($65,716.56 - $92,983.49) A Facilities Equipment Technician II is responsible for performing skilled electrical work in City buildings. Employees perform a wide variety of skilled tasks in electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. In addition, this classification is responsible for independently planning and completing large maintenance projects which includes developing a scope of work, obtaining proposals, securing funding, awarding the project, following through to a successful completion, and documenting. This position may also act as a lead worker for Facilities Equipment Technician I or Trades Workers on various projects. Work assignments are varied and may be received verbally or in writing. This class performs other related duties as required. A Facilities Equipment Technician II is distinguished from a Facilities Equipment Technician I by the ability to independently plan, manage, and complete larger and more complex building maintenance projects. Additionally, the Facilities Equipment Technician II is expected to demonstrate a greater specialized knowledge and work independently by prioritizing their time, utilizing problem solving methods, and demonstrating good judgment and a high degree of tact and diplomacy. An employee in this class may be assigned to Facilities Management (example: City Hall, Police Headquarters, and other City-owned properties), or Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) (example: Hohokam Stadium, Fitch Park Training Facility, etc.). Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification. Responsibilities require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair. A Facilities Equipment Technician II is subject to stand-by duty and 24-hour call-out. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Requirements

Successful completion of an electrical trades apprenticeship program (must provide written certification) (Technician I).
At least three years of commercial journey-level electrical experience (Technician I).
Considerable (3 - 5 years) commercial, journey-level electrical experience (Technician II).
Successful completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program (must provide written certification); OR state-issued journeyman electrician card (must provide proof); OR provide documentation of ten years of journey-level electrical work experience (Technician II).
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
Must possess an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigeration certification card (by assignment).
Must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

Good (1 - 3 years) experience working with computers and Energy Management Systems are highly desirable (Technician I).
Considerable experience with Computer Managed Maintenance System (CMMS) software and energy management systems (Technician II).

Responsibilities

Perform skilled electrical work in City buildings.
Perform a wide variety of skilled tasks in electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.
Exercise lead supervision over semiskilled and unskilled workers (Technician I).
Independently plan and complete large maintenance projects, including developing scope of work, obtaining proposals, securing funding, awarding projects, and documenting (Technician II).
Act as a lead worker for Facilities Equipment Technician I or Trades Workers on various projects (Technician II).
Exercise initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair.
Use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments.
Be subject to stand-by duty and 24-hour call-out.