Electrician

The City of Boise is looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to support our Public Works utilities. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex industrial electrical and control systems that keep critical city infrastructure running safely and reliably. You'll work on motors, pumps, generators, PLCs, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, and other essential utility equipment. Enjoy a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule, outstanding benefits, and meaningful work that keeps Boise's essential services running every day.

We’re hiring for both our Lander Street and West Boise Water Renewal Facilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 4 years of experience in an industrial plant, performing journey-level work installing, maintaining and conducting repairs on industrial electrical systems.

• Journey-level Electrician license issued by the State of Idaho.
• Valid state‑issued driver's license.
• First Aid and CPR Certifications.

• 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
• Drug Free Workplace:
  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.

• Zero‑cost premium medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement plus employer‑matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long‑term disability insurance at no cost
• Hiring Incentive
  • This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive in accordance with City policy. Approved hiring incentives may be awarded up to the maximum amount allowed under Employee Policy Handbook Regulation 3.02b. Hiring incentives are subject to eligibility requirements, approval, and the terms of that regulation. The City reserves the right to determine incentive eligibility, incentive amount, and continued availability based on applicable policy, available funding, and business needs.

Disclaimer:
This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.

Performs journey‑level electrical work on industrial and commercial machinery including: troubleshooting; conducting repairs; and installing and maintaining electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor control cabinets, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, generator backup systems, motors, panels, switch gear and related electrical components throughout wastewater facilities and other public works utilities.

Performs maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment within the industrial wastewater treatment plant facilities and other utilities. Assists with preventive maintenance procedures on instrumentation equipment.

Examines equipment to determine whether it requires repair or replacement. Assists in material and equipment selection for supply and inventory levels. Creates, updates and archives electrical prints and schematics. Participates in weekly safety meetings and training classes.

Performs industrial, commercial and standard electrical installations, repairs and maintenance to other city‑owned facilities and equipment outside public works utilities.

Assists mechanics in maintaining and repairing wastewater valves, pumps and other process equipment and facilities. Leads and trains registered electrical apprentices on general assignments, proper electrical installations and safety procedures.

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.