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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 at remote tanks and booster stations. 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 up to 200 feet 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. 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 include performing work on or near energized circuits with voltage levels up to and including 15kV; testing defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure using a variety of electrical testing apparatus; testing, repairing, or replacing equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds; bending and installing conduit; installing and repairing light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds; using precautionary work methods as prescribed in related safety procedures and policies; interpreting wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions; drawing and modifying electrical wiring diagrams and schematics; maintaining equipment, work logs, and system modification records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); notifying appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations; cleaning up work area after completion of a job; climbing heights to access work sites; performing preventative maintenance on electrical equipment; and may assist plant personnel, including instruments technicians, on projects involving electrical equipment.

Minimum qualifications include 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-V5 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 P: (614) ###-#### E: ...@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)###-#### for further information.