Utility Electrician

  • City of Kalamazoo Expired
  • Kalamazoo, Michigan
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Utility Electrician

Job Details

This listing closes on 5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

City of Kalamazoo

Salary

$30.15 - $36.74 Hourly

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-00035

Department

Public Services Harrison

Division

Process Control

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description/Distinguishing Features

Performs highly technical electrical work in the maintenance of the electrical installations and equipment in the Utilities plants and stations; performs related work as required.

The employee in this classification is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing the Utilities' electrical equipment, motor controls and process instrumentation. Independent judgment and action are required under general supervision.

Examples of Duties

Inspects, tests, and performs periodic checks of installations; aids in the review of plans and diagrams for projects; tests, installs, and maintains motors, generators, transfers, fans, relays, switch gear, and control panels; installs circuit breakers, motors, and load control centers and related high voltage equipment as well as components of the power distribution system; maintains inventory, and aids in the preparation of specifications; responsible for installation, calibration, configuration and troubleshooting of process instrumentation.

Essential Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge and skill in industrial electrical installations and process control electrical construction; good knowledge of how to review project plans and prepare specifications; working skill in maintaining records and inventories.

Acceptable Training and Experience

Vocational training at the journeyman level in electrical installations and five years' experience in process control electrical construction, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the essential knowledge and skills. A State of Michigan electrical journeyman's license is required within six months of assuming the position. PLC's, frequency drives, and NFPA70E (arc flash) experience desirable. ISA certification and/or experience with process instrumentation a plus.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

Employer

City of Kalamazoo

Phone

...

Address

241 W. South Street

Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007
Utility Electrician

Job Details

This listing closes on 5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

City of Kalamazoo

Salary

$30.15 - $36.74 Hourly

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-00035

Department

Public Services Harrison

Division

Process Control

Opening Date

05/07/2025

Closing Date

5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Description

Benefits

Questions

Description/Distinguishing Features

Performs highly technical electrical work in the maintenance of the electrical installations and equipment in the Utilities plants and stations; performs related work as required.

The employee in this classification is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing the Utilities' electrical equipment, motor controls and process instrumentation. Independent judgment and action are required under general supervision.

Examples of Duties

Inspects, tests, and performs periodic checks of installations; aids in the review of plans and diagrams for projects; tests, installs, and maintains motors, generators, transfers, fans, relays, switch gear, and control panels; installs circuit breakers, motors, and load control centers and related high voltage equipment as well as components of the power distribution system; maintains inventory, and aids in the preparation of specifications; responsible for installation, calibration, configuration and troubleshooting of process instrumentation.

Essential Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge and skill in industrial electrical installations and process control electrical construction; good knowledge of how to review project plans and prepare specifications; working skill in maintaining records and inventories.

Acceptable Training and Experience

Vocational training at the journeyman level in electrical installations and five years' experience in process control electrical construction, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the essential knowledge and skills. A State of Michigan electrical journeyman's license is required within six months of assuming the position. PLC's, frequency drives, and NFPA70E (arc flash) experience desirable. ISA certification and/or experience with process instrumentation a plus.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

Employer

City of Kalamazoo

Phone

...

Address

241 W. South Street

Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007
Job ID: 476221518
Originally Posted on: 5/8/2025

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