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Plant Electrician

Plant Electrician

at City Of Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL

Posted: 4-15-2025

Construction, Extraction, and Architecture

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$66,352/year

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About this Career

Electricians

Skills

Journeyman Electrician, Computer Maintenance, Electrical Codes, Communication, Voltage, Electrical Wiring, National Electrical Codes, Microsoft Office 365, Predictive Maintenance, Pump Stations, Water Treatment, Variable Frequency Drives, Microsoft Outlook, Transformers (Electrical), Technical Communication, Switchgear, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Medium Voltage, Electrical Theory, Microsoft Excel, Network Switches, Electric Motors, Industrial Construction, Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Electronic Systems, Test Equipment, Control Engineering, Arc Flash, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Reading Comprehension, Distribution Board, Project Management Software, Electrical Equipment, Motor Controllers, Power Distribution

Job Description

Plant Electrician City of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL Posted Date 4/15/2025 Description Performs difficult skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of electrical, control, and power distribution equipment in a water and wastewater treatment plant and related systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Essential Functions Installs, repairs, maintains, and modifies electrical and electronic equipment; Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains low and medium voltage (up to 5000 volts) equipment: electric motors, motor starters, electrical control panels, variable frequency drives, soft starters and switch gear; Operates, maintains and troubleshoots emergency power generators and transformers; Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies wiring as required on electrical motors, motor controls and associated electrical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, wells pump stations, booster pumps stations and lift stations; Installs, repairs and troubleshoots lighting circuits and electrical panels; Installs and replaces electrical conduits, fittings, cables and wiring devices; Performs preventive and predictive maintenance testing of electrical equipment and systems.
Related tasks:
Troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies electrical and electronic systems; Makes repairs and changes to switch gear and transfer switches on emergency power generators; Tests emergency power generators; Maintains equipment records, use computer maintenance management software to document work activities; Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
Standard practices, tools, terminology, and functions of the electrical trade and the hazards involved Electrical theory, and a thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), as well as State and Local electrical codes and ordinances The safety hazards of the work including arc flash and of the necessary safety precautions; Safety hazards including but not limited to Arc Flash Hazard labels Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as use of insulated tools and other safety related precautions OSHA recommendations and requirements regarding best practices while working on or near energized equipment General office practices and procedures Skilled in: The use of electrical maintenance, repair, and test equipment Troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostics Techniques necessary to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts Techniques necessary to determine safe clearance distances and the corresponding voltages to which the incumbent will be exposed Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and general computer proficiency Reading comprehension - both of routine communications as well as technical manuals, diagrams, or other work-related documents skill in the use of electrical maintenance and repair and test equipment.
Ability to:
Participate in emergency twenty-four (24) hour call out status rotation Perform essential functions and related tasks while using best judgement and application of necessary safety precautions. Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety harness, safety shoes/boots, Arc Flash PPE, flame retardant uniforms and hearing protectors. Troubleshoot energized electrical equipment Understand electrical wiring diagrams and schematics Understand and make repairs to complicated electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment Perform manual work extended periods of time Minimum and Preferred Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required Satisfactory completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program OR Possess a Journeyman Electrician certification AND Seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction or maintenance electrician OR Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician or plant electrical technician Possession of a valid State of Florida Class 'E' driver's license The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Salary 27.54 - 36.26 Hour Job Category Local Government Career Level Mid Level

Other Job Posting Details

Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$57,283/yr

$75,421/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED

MINIMUM YEARS EXPERIENCE

10