Maintenance Electrician - Wastewater Utility

Position Overview

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for our Bradenton, Florida project. The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for performing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on all electrical equipment at the Bradenton wastewater utility.

Sign‑on bonus: $2,500.00

• Installing and setting up new equipment.
• Installing conduit and wiring.
• Troubleshooting and repairing complex control circuits.
• Maintaining accurate and current documentation of all modifications, calibrations, and installations of instruments, control devices, and electrical and test equipment.
• Assisting other staff members in the performance of their assignments as directed by the Maintenance Chief.
• Performing housekeeping duties in the maintenance department and on maintenance vehicles as assigned by the Maintenance Chief.
• Performing all work in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency‐response procedures. All daily work conforms to OSHA standards and the National Electric Safety Code, including the use of PPE, lock‑out/tag‑out procedures, and local building codes.
• Working Monday‑Friday, first shift, with flexibility for extended shifts. Reliable and dependable attendance is essential.
• Availability for standby duty and on‑call work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Five years’ experience in industrial/commercial electrical systems, instrumentation and/or electronics.
• Valid Journeyman electrician license.
• Experience with both low and medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; strong scientific and mechanical aptitude; ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, and other equipment.
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Physical requirements:
  
  capable of working with hands extended above head 18 inches and 30 inches in front of body, squatting or kneeling; must lift and carry 40 pounds over distances of 25 feet.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to operate vehicles with automatic transmission and four‑wheel drive.
• Willingness to work schedules that may include weekend or holiday duty, carry a company‑provided cell phone, and respond to emergencies at any time.
• Ability to work in outdoor and indoor environments with noise and all temperature and climatic conditions; must work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
• Successful completion of a background check, pre‑placement physical, and drug screen.

401(k) – Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: Company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed.

Time off:

• Observed holidays – choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually.
• Vacation – accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked.
• Sick time – paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave – up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding.

Coverage:

• Disability – paid short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Health – medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life – basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing – Dario Mind assistance program combined with personalized mental‑health and wellbeing resources.

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact the HR department.

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.