Supervising Electrician / Building Utility Technician III

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Join the City of Medford as our Supervising Electrician / Building Utility Technician III and put your expertise to work in a role that offers both variety and leadership. In this position, you'll take the lead on complex electrical projects, oversee the electrical work of skilled technicians, and ensure City facilities are safe, efficient, and fully operational. From designing and inspecting electrical systems to maintaining HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems, you'll have the opportunity to apply your skills across a wide range of trades.

We're looking for a licensed Oregon General Supervising Electrician who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys problem-solving on the go. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the spaces our community relies on every day. If you're ready to bring your technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to safety to a role with excellent benefits and stability, we'd love to see your application.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED; and
• Current Oregon State General Supervising Electrician License; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible building and facility operations, maintenance and repair experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively use office equipment and computer software, specifically Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Building Operator Certificate
• Oregon Boiler Operator's Certificate
• Oregon Journeyman HVAC/R License
• Forklift Operator's Certificate

Available Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This position is part of the Teamsters Parks Maintenance & Facilities employee group.

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The anticipated hiring range for the Supervising Electrician / Building Utility Technician III position is $33.07 (first step) to $34.72 or $36.45 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Designs, plans and lays out electrical work and signs all electrical permits; directs, supervises, and/or controls the installation or alteration of electrical services.
• Ensures all electrical installations meet minimum safety standards.
• Ensures proper electrical safety standards are used.
• Ensures all electrical labels and permits required to perform electrical work are used and signed.
• Complies with corrective notices issued by the inspecting authority.
• Performs high level corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs to City buildings, facilities and parks.
• Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, building automation control systems, operation of boilers, chillers and generators, locksmith duties, pool and fountain operations, etc.
• Inspection, repair and maintenance of aquatic facilities as a back-up resource when necessary.
• Performs high level repairs of plumbing and piping fixtures and performs a variety of skilled carpentry tasks.
• Safely operates City owned fleet vehicles to respond to various sites, parks and facilities.
• Assists the City Locksmith as assigned. Repairs and maintains locks and hardware and produces keys; records and maintains the master key system, key control records and access cards assigned to City staff. Follows the City's Administrative Regulations for keys and key card management.
• Identifies and assesses maintenance and repair needs and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Assists with developing preventative maintenance schedules and participates in long-range equipment replacement strategies and budgeting.
• Places material and supply orders for maintenance and repair projects.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Supervisor.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Competencies:

Active Listening - Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of interest. When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.

Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Customer Orientation - Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.

Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.

Team Player - Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position requires a mix of indoor and outdoor work across a wide variety of City locations, including buildings, parks, and facilities. The role involves performing hands-on repairs in diverse physical settings, such as mechanical rooms, ceilings, and other confined or elevated spaces. This work may include frequent contact with high-voltage electricity, live circuits, and energized equipment, and requires adherence to strict safety protocols. You will be exposed to various environmental conditions, including all types of weather, and will travel to different sites using a City-owned vehicle. The work also includes an administrative component involving design, planning, and record-keeping.

The physical demands of this position require the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. The role involves frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, and working at heights or in confined spaces. You must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally heavier items with assistance. Good eyesight, hearing, and hand-eye coordination are essential for this role, as is the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

• Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
• Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
• Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.

Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment Applications

Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive, often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicant's unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use of AI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However, AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• CJIS clearance
• Favorable driving record
• Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)
• Professional reference check

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