Plant Electrician

Job description

Salary: $53,703

Working experience: No Experience

Plant Electrician (Industrial Maintenance Electrician) City of Boca Raton, Florida Utility Services Pay: $27.54 – $37.35 per hour Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Boca Raton, Florida

• No-cost employee Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (base plan)
• 15 paid holidays annually (12 recognized holidays plus 3 floating holidays)
• Pension and retirement plan options
• City contribution of 7% of base wages through the Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Continuous Service Benefit after five years of service
• Stable government employment with long-term career growth opportunities
• Strong work-life balance

Join the City of Boca Raton The City of Boca Raton is seeking a skilled Plant Electrician / Industrial Maintenance Electrician to support critical water and wastewater operations. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment essential to keeping treatment facilities operating safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced electricians seeking competitive pay, outstanding benefits, retirement security, and a stable career serving one of South Florida’s premier municipalities.

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install electrical and electronic equipment
• Maintain low- and medium-voltage electrical systems up to 5,000 volts
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, motor starters, motor controls, switch gear, and power distribution equipment
• Maintain and repair Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and soft starters
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain emergency generators and transformers
• Install and repair electrical panels, lighting systems, conduits, wiring devices, and related electrical infrastructure
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Utilize computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to document work activities
• Participate in a 24-hour emergency call-out rotation

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• In addition, candidates must possess ONE of the following:
• Completion of a four-year electrical apprenticeship program plus seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction, or maintenance electrician
• Journeyman Electrician certification plus seven (7) years of experience as an industrial, construction, or maintenance electrician
• Ten (10) years of experience as an industrial plant maintenance electrician, industrial electrician, maintenance electrician, or plant electrical technician

• Industrial electrical maintenance
• Water or wastewater treatment facilities
• Motor controls and electrical troubleshooting
• Power distribution systems
• Switchgear and emergency power systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Arc-flash safety and electrical safety procedures
• Reading electrical blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• Preventive maintenance and diagnostic testing

Valid Florida Class E Driver License

• Ability to participate in a rotating emergency call schedule
• Ability to work safely around energized electrical equipment
• Ability to wear required PPE including arc-flash gear, flame-resistant clothing, safety footwear, hearing protection, and safety harnesses
• Must comply with the City’s tobacco-free employment policy

As the second-largest city in Palm Beach County, Boca Raton is committed to providing exceptional public services while fostering a workplace built on Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust. This role offers the opportunity to apply your electrical expertise while supporting critical infrastructure that serves the community every day.

Final date to receive applications:
August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern