Assistant Electrician

The Assistant City Electrician assists the City Electrician in supervising departmental personnel and overseeing the operation, maintenance, and coordination of the City’s electrical and communications systems. Reporting to the City Electrician, the position supports utility work and permitting for electrical and communications installations in public ways, ensures compliance with applicable codes and standards, maintains related system records, and coordinates activities with City departments, contractors, and external utilities.

Responsibilities also include planning work, ordering materials, supporting budget preparation and special projects, and responding to emergency and on-call situations as required to support the safe and reliable operation of municipal infrastructure.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervise departmental personnel under the direction of the City Electrician and assist in planning, assigning, and reviewing work to support daily operations and emergency response.
• Oversee electrical and communications work performed by private utilities and contractors, including installations and equipment located on or above public ways in Cambridge.
• Issue utility permits and maintain records for electrical and communications utility work, including work performed by private contractors.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the department’s operating and capital budgets and participate in departmental planning and coordination of resources.
• Oversee special projects, as directed by the City Electrician.
• Maintain records of City-owned poles, fixtures, and related equipment, as well as utility-owned poles in Cambridge, and coordinate with utilities regarding maintenance and related issues.
• Purchase electrical materials, supplies, and related equipment for departmental operations and other City needs, as assigned.
• Perform and oversee electrical work as needed, including electrical maintenance and repair; streetlight repair; and maintenance of the municipal fire alarm system, fiber networks, interior fire alarms, and security systems.
• Assume full responsibility for department operations during the absence of the City Electrician.
• Manage telephone systems, including billing, service, and repair.
• Respond to on-call and emergency situations as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical systems, including street lighting, signal systems, or related municipal infrastructure, including supervisory experience.
• Valid Massachusetts Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician license required;
  Master Electrician license strongly preferred. Massachusetts CDL Class B license preferred;
  Massachusetts Hoisting Class 1B license preferred.
• Certification in OSHA 30 Safety and Health Training required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of the Massachusetts State Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of municipal electrical systems, including street lighting, signal systems, fiber cable networks, local network cabling, and fire and security systems.
• Knowledge of utility work involving electric and communications installation in or above the public…