Electrician

  • City of Cambridge
  • Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Full Time
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
Job ID: 485012533
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025

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