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Qualifications PLANT ELECTRICIAN This recruitment is open until the position is filled. First review of applications will occur on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Pay Grade: 111 Hourly Range: $30.14 - $44.47 The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including: * 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day * Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service. * Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month * Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits * Wellness Program Discount on health premiums * Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month * Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year * Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit * Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution * Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave To view the employee benefit summary, please visit: Employee Benefit Summary Department / Division: Public Works / Water Operations Job Type: Full-Time Regular This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (May be asked to work weekends, off shifts or holidays. Is required to participate on the stand-by on call rotation.) Job Number: RC# 902451 DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This position is responsible for the operation of industrial electrical systems associated with Water Division assets and infrastructure. Provides technical expertise on systems. Duties include, but are not limited to the following * Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical wiring and systems associated with water, wastewater infrastructure, stormwater conveyance systems and Tempe Town Lake dam. * Install wires, conduit and perform electrical work on systems of up to 4160 volts. * Install new circuits, control cabinets, boxes, VFD's and Soft Starts. * Perform routine preventative electrical maintenance on cabinets, motors and other industrial electrical components in voltages up to 4160vac. * Establish operating criteria and standard operating procedures for proper operation of electrical systems. * Coordinate work and review work quality for vendors and contractors. * Test, run, and maintain backup power generation equipment and power supply systems; complete documentation for regulatory agency requirements. * Maintain and calibrate electrical testing equipment, tools and instruments. * Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair luminaries and lighting systems including ultra-violet disinfection systems. * Accurately document activities in asset management and workorder systems. * May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned. * Participation in stand-by, on-call rotation is required. REQUIREMENTS Experience: Two (2) years of experience in journey-level electrical work, or related experience Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience. Education: High school diploma or GED. Professional Licensure and/or Certifications: * Valid Driver's License * Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification, obtain within 12 months. Additional: Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: * Criminal history review * Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. * Post offer/pre-employment physical For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to: Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. 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