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Electrician Lead - Facilities Services

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Electrician Lead - Facilities Services

Salary

$29.41 - $34.92 Hourly

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07110

Department

Public Works

Division

Facility Services

Opening Date

05/12/2025

Closing Date

5/26/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

We're seeking a skilled, journey-level Electrician to perform advanced electrical work across City facilities and fire stations. You'll handle repairs, maintenance, and installations, while also supporting other teams when electrical expertise is needed. Work independently and make a difference every day.

City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family and a generous lifetime-annuity pension plan through PERSI.In addition, you’ll receive three weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick time, 10 public holidays, and 2 floating holidays annually. Other benefits include public employee student loan forgiveness, 10 weeks paid parental leave, a cash-incentive wellness program, and more. Imagine that.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience performing general electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in a commercial or public facility, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

State of Idaho journey electrician license.

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Criminal Justice Information System background check (CJIS)

Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.\

Essential Functions

Coordinates day-to-day work, delegates tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team. Provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work. Ensures effective collaboration with other teams. Listens to team members’ input and feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.

Performs journey-level maintenance, installation and repairs to electrical systems, audiovisual equipment, sound reinforcement systems, access control systems, electrical motors and devices, gate operators, lighting controls and light fixtures and electrical vehicle charging stations throughout city facilities. Troubleshoots and fixes electrical circuits. Utilizes and programs Programmable Logic Computers (PLC) to ensure various systems perform correctly. Utilizes building automation system to automate lighting functions and set schedules. Utilizes maintenance management system to receive work orders, track time and record work activities.

Oversees the design and upgrades of electrical systems and related components at city facilities and fire stations, including alarm systems. Monitors exhaust systems and emergency generators and ensures they are all in working order.

Assists other city workers with maintenance-related duties and provides electrical expertise upon request. Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams and electrical equipment operation manuals. Reviews drawings and specifications. Coordinates and oversees outside electrical contractors and inspects completed work. Inspects existing installations for code compliance.

Performs administrative duties, processes work orders, researches bids and plans electrical maintenance duties. Researches and recommends energy conservation measures.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:; electrical systems and design, circuits, theory and code; general electrical components and tools, such as wires, electrical outlets and meters; electrical safe work practices; blueprints reading and electrical wiring diagram interpretation; programming and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers; general customer service techniques; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to:; safely operate basic trade tools and equipment; understand and apply safety rules and regulations; troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues and motors; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Master-level electrician license.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is always very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to chemicals.

This position works: evenings, weekends and a rotating on-call schedule.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org