Plant Maintenance Electrician I (Vacancy)

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City of Columbus

Dept. of Columbus Water and Power

Plant Maintenance Electrician I

The City of Columbus, Columbus Water and Power, Division of Water, is accepting applications for a vacant full-time Plant Maintenance Electrician I. This position will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment (up to 15kVA) as well as associated systems and devices. This position will perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment including generators; troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems and equipment using wiring diagrams, schematics, and testing equipment; climb heights safely or utilize aerial equipment safely to access work; collect data, maintain records, and utilize a CMMS software program; and perform general housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, inventory, organizing, or snow removal.

To qualify, you must have two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required. Salary: $30.01 - $46.38 hourly.

If you are interested, please apply to the Civil Service Commission by applying online at You may also apply by email: or fax: .

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.

The City of Columbus is an equal opportunity employer.

Under general supervision, is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment (up to 15kV AC), wiring systems and accessories; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Performs work on or near energized circuits with voltage levels up to and including 15kV;

Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure using a variety of electrical testing apparatus;

Tests, repairs, or replaces equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds;

Bends and installs conduit;

Installs and repairs light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds;

Uses precautionary work methods as prescribed in related safety procedures and policies;

Interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions;

Draws and modifies electrical wiring diagrams and schematics;

Maintains equipment, work logs, and system modification records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS);

Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;

Cleans up work area after completion of a job;

Climbs heights to access work sites;

Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment;

May assist plant personnel, including instruments technicians, on projects involving electrical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-3799-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer