Electrician - Aviation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country and in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

We're excited to invite you to join our team at the Aviation Department as a skilled Electrician. In this role, you'll be integral in maintaining, constructing, installing, and repairing various electrical systems, from airfield lighting to medium-voltage gear. Your work will ensure the smooth operation of our commercial and industrial electrical systems, with tasks including preventive maintenance and occasional electronics metering. Assignments are communicated through both verbal and electronic work orders, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Enjoy the benefits of working with us, including an emphasis on work-life balance and minimal travel requirements. You'll be able to make a significant impact in a stable and supportive environment while enjoying all that Phoenix offers. Come be a part of Phoenix's growth and contribute your expertise to a city that's as vibrant as it is diverse!

SALARY

$35.08 - $40.61 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
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• 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 time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• 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 with aerial lift equipment.

• Second or third shift, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• 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.

• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.

• 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:

• Commercial and/or industrial experience.

• Experience in/with:

• NFPA70E requirements.

• Motor and lighting controls.

• Installing various conduits up to 4-inch rigid.

• Electrical preventative maintenance programs.

• Use of aerial equipment at heights of 100 feet.

• Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Guest Services, providing seamless services with direct customer contact.

• Electrical facilities maintenance including troubleshooting electrical circuits and equipment.

• Medium voltage experience (maintenance, installation, equipment, and substations).

• Operating various electrical test equipment such as multimeters, amp probs, meggers, etc.

• Reviewing plans, making recommendations, and working with contractors and /or service partners.

• Installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of medium voltage (12.47kv, 13.8kv) feeder systems and substations.

• Journey-level experience in:

• Airfield lighting, series circuits for runway/taxiway lighting.

• Medium to high voltage circuits and splicing up to 12,000 volts.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 25, 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# 58983, 8/11/2025, USM, GO, Benefits: 002

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