ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under supervision of the
Electrician Coordinator, performs the duties of a Licensed Electrician
as required by the Mass. Electrical Board of Electricians. Supervises
and instructs an Electrician?s Helper and/or Trainee, when assigned.
Installs and maintains various types of electrical systems and maintains
all electrical systems and equipment owned by the City of Cambridge.
Specifically, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited
to the following: Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical
circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances, poles, and equipment.
Trouble shoots and repairs faulty electrical wiring, defective
electrical equipment, and machinery such as motors, generators,
transformers, switches, sockets, etc. Inspects and tests circuits and
fixtures to locate broken wires, loose connections, blown fuses, faulty
switches, grounds, shorts, and other defects. Installs and maintains the
municipal fire alarm system, building fire alarm systems and security
systems. Installs and maintains various communications and data network
systems. Maintains the City?s street and park lighting, including
installation and maintenance of underground conduits, wiring, bases,
poles, and fixtures. Maintains traffic signals, including emergency
repairs and ordinary maintenance. Installs and maintains fiber cable in
underground conduits and on overhead poles. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS: HS Diploma or equivalency. A
current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman?s Electrician?s License. A
current and valid Commercial Driver?s License Class B, or the ability to
obtain one upon hire. Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License 1B
or the ability to obtain licensing within six months. Certification in
OSHA 10 Step Safety and Health Training Course, or the ability to obtain
certification within six months. The ability to work at heights in
excess of 50 feet from an aerial bucket truck. Desirable Requirements:
Experience with fiber cabling and splicing, traffic signal controller
operation, fire alarm, security and traffic signal systems, street light
installations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Inside and outside work, confined space entry, ability
to climb poles, ladders, staging and operate and work from a bucket
truck or personnel lift. Will be required to drive, walk, bend, squat,
reach, stretch; and lift over 50 lbs. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Competitive
Health, Dental and Vision benefits Vacation and Sick Leave eligible Sick
Incentive Pay eligible 3 Personal Days 14 Paid Holidays REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS: Please upload the following documents to complete your
application. Resume DPW - ElectricalJob Code:C626 (ID #1086)Sequence
#:005, 002, 009, 112Number of Hours Per Week:40Additional Work Hours
Information:1 Position: Shift 7:00AM-3:00pm. 2 Positions, 3pm-11pmUnion
Affiliation:Teamsters Local 25# of openings:3Type of
Employment:RegularCivil Service Type:Official Service
Electrician Coordinator, performs the duties of a Licensed Electrician
as required by the Mass. Electrical Board of Electricians. Supervises
and instructs an Electrician?s Helper and/or Trainee, when assigned.
Installs and maintains various types of electrical systems and maintains
all electrical systems and equipment owned by the City of Cambridge.
Specifically, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited
to the following: Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical
circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances, poles, and equipment.
Trouble shoots and repairs faulty electrical wiring, defective
electrical equipment, and machinery such as motors, generators,
transformers, switches, sockets, etc. Inspects and tests circuits and
fixtures to locate broken wires, loose connections, blown fuses, faulty
switches, grounds, shorts, and other defects. Installs and maintains the
municipal fire alarm system, building fire alarm systems and security
systems. Installs and maintains various communications and data network
systems. Maintains the City?s street and park lighting, including
installation and maintenance of underground conduits, wiring, bases,
poles, and fixtures. Maintains traffic signals, including emergency
repairs and ordinary maintenance. Installs and maintains fiber cable in
underground conduits and on overhead poles. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS: HS Diploma or equivalency. A
current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman?s Electrician?s License. A
current and valid Commercial Driver?s License Class B, or the ability to
obtain one upon hire. Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License 1B
or the ability to obtain licensing within six months. Certification in
OSHA 10 Step Safety and Health Training Course, or the ability to obtain
certification within six months. The ability to work at heights in
excess of 50 feet from an aerial bucket truck. Desirable Requirements:
Experience with fiber cabling and splicing, traffic signal controller
operation, fire alarm, security and traffic signal systems, street light
installations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Inside and outside work, confined space entry, ability
to climb poles, ladders, staging and operate and work from a bucket
truck or personnel lift. Will be required to drive, walk, bend, squat,
reach, stretch; and lift over 50 lbs. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Competitive
Health, Dental and Vision benefits Vacation and Sick Leave eligible Sick
Incentive Pay eligible 3 Personal Days 14 Paid Holidays REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS: Please upload the following documents to complete your
application. Resume DPW - ElectricalJob Code:C626 (ID #1086)Sequence
#:005, 002, 009, 112Number of Hours Per Week:40Additional Work Hours
Information:1 Position: Shift 7:00AM-3:00pm. 2 Positions, 3pm-11pmUnion
Affiliation:Teamsters Local 25# of openings:3Type of
Employment:RegularCivil Service Type:Official Service
Job ID: 485012533
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025
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