Journeyman Electrician - Public Works

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services. The Facilities Operations Division (FOD) within Public Works provides citywide maintenance services to more than 860 city-owned and leased facilities encompassing 10.6 million square feet, including the downtown campus, police and fire stations, libraries, service centers, senior centers, parks and pools, recreation centers, public transit facilities, arts and cultural facilities, and other city buildings and infrastructure.

The work performed by Electricians requires the use of earth-moving equipment, aerial equipment up to 120, and pneumatic equipment to facilitate electrical repairs. There will be occasions when this position requires project leadership of other electrical team members, including apprentices, to complete job tasks. This position also requires the use of desktop and mobile devices for data entry, communication, and time entry. Working irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, after-hours, and on-call or standby for emergency support and requests may be required. Standby is currently compensated at $2.50 per hour, with callout requests and responses being paid at time and a half normal hourly wage.

Available Shifts

• 1st shift 6:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
• 2nd shift 1:00 P.M. -11:30 P.M.
• 3rd shift 11:00 P.M. - 9:30 A.M.

Shift differential pay is available for hours worked during nights and weekends.

Work location: 100 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003

SALARY

$35.08 - $47.01 per hour base wage. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Additional compensation for Unit 2 positions includes:

• Shift differential pay is available for hours worked during nights and weekends.
• Standby is currently compensated at $2.50 per hour.
• Callout requests and responses are paid at time and a half normal hourly wage.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• 401(a), 3.62% employer contribution of base wage for Unit 002 employees.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a recognized four-year electrical apprenticeship program, or equivalent training.

• OR three years of experience as a skilled electrician.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• Working conditions and environment may require working:

• At heights up to 100 feet.

• In small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces and equipment enclosures.

• In various outdoor environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

• Local travel within the City of Phoenix between facilities.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.

• Positions assigned to work within Police Department buildings and facilities must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here.

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Ability to work second shift, nights, weekends and holidays.

Experience with:

• Installing or working with S.E.S, transformer, or generator equipment.
• Lighting installation or controls, troubleshooting and repair.
• Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Reading blueprints, schematics, and onelines.
• Commercial and/or industrial electrical practices.
• Working with electrical installations underground.
• Lift / Aerial equipment.
• Technical Training, documentation/certifications (OSHA, safety).
• Managing crews or jobs.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 24, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Electrician, JC:74120, ID# 58546, 07/11/25, USM, AJ, Benefits:002

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.