Introduction At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation's most advanced and efficient water utilities.
We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.
About The Position This position performs skilled journey level electrician work to install, alter, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade.
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental 457 Retirement Plans through Nationwide
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
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Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
- Medical Examination to Include Ishihara Vision Test
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The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Four years of experience in Industrial and/or Utility Electrical Systems; OR,
- Completion of a recognized two-year electromechanical apprenticeship.
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements: The Scottsdale Water Resources Division offers an Operator Certification Incentive Program up to $750.00 per certification for those employees who obtain certifications above what is required of their positions. The department recognizes the intrinsic value of operator certifications and the added value to the city of having a workforce that possess them.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- Must obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment, or Wastewater Collection.
- Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions - Installs, repairs and maintains conduit, wiring, cabling, booster pump circuitry, controllers, appliances, process control equipment, specialized electrical equipment, and machinery for water and wastewater systems, using instruments such as voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.
- Maintains and repairs 120 volt to 480 volt electrical systems and low voltage circuits throughout the water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Monitors and maintains adequate parts inventories to allow City water pumping facilities to maintain an uninterrupted supply of water to customers.
- Reads and updates electrical schematics and control drawings.
- Cleans and vacuums all electrical panels, junction boxes, motor control centers, following safety and maintenance requirements.
- Distinguishes between the full range of colors in the color spectrum to work with electrical wires in confined spaces and tight spaces.
- Drives a vehicle to various facilities in order to install, maintain and repair equipment.
Work Environment/Physical Demands - Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving.
- Bend and stoop repeatedly; good hand/eye coordination.
- Climb ladders or steps to reach work areas.
- Work at heights greater than ten feet.
- Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Moderate exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather and temperature extremes.
- Work in small, cramped areas such as ceiling crawl spaces, equipment enclosures, closets, etc.
- Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; climbing elevations.
- Lift and move heavy objects over 50 pounds long distances (more than 20 feet).
- Perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
- Operate a motor vehicle to travel to/from various locations.
- Act as a "standby" electrician for responding to emergency calls after normal working hours.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
