Electrician - Facility Operations

The City of Topeka is seeking a licensed Electrician to join its Facilities team. This position performs skilled tasks in the planning, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, wiring, machinery, equipment, and other electrical devices in the Citys facilities and buildings. The incumbent may lead other employees assisting in electrical work by providing training and serving as a knowledge base expert.

What youll do:

• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Document completed inspections, work activities, and materials used
• Respond to emergency calls

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Kansas state-issued Electricians License is required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a journeyman electrician is required, preferably in a municipal or commercial setting and/or installation, maintenance, repair and other electrical procedures.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license and city insurable driving record. Please review the Insurability Guidelines.

Entry rate of pay: $26.70 - $27.93 per hour, depending on qualifications

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer