Electrician

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Personnel Department's website under Tips & FAQs.

Under supervision of the Electrician Coordinator, performs the duties of a Licensed Electrician as required by the Mass. Electrical Board of Electricians. Supervises and instructs an Electrician’s Helper and/or Trainee, when assigned. Installs and maintains various types of electrical systems and maintains all electrical systems and equipment owned by the City of Cambridge. Specifically, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances, poles, and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs faulty electrical wiring, defective electrical equipment, and machinery such as motors, generators, transformers, switches, sockets, etc.
• Inspects and tests circuits and fixtures to locate broken wires, loose connections, blown fuses, faulty switches, grounds, shorts, and other defects.
• Installs and maintains the municipal fire alarm system, building fire alarm systems and security systems.
• Installs and maintains various communications and data network systems.
• Maintains the City’s street and park lighting, including installation and maintenance of underground conduits, wiring, bases, poles, and fixtures.
• Maintains traffic signals, including emergency repairs and ordinary maintenance.
• Installs and maintains fiber cable in underground conduits and on overhead poles.

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

• HS Diploma or equivalency.
• A current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman’s Electrician’s License.
• A current and valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B, or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License 1B or the ability to obtain licensing within six months.
• Certification in OSHA 10 Step Safety and Health Training Course, or the ability to obtain certification within six months.
• The ability to work at heights in excess of 50 feet from an aerial bucket truck.

• Experience with fiber cabling and splicing, traffic signal controller operation, fire alarm, security and traffic signal systems, street light installations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Inside and outside work, confined space entry, ability to climb poles, ladders, staging and operate and work from a bucket truck or personnel lift. Will be required to drive, walk, bend, squat, reach, stretch; and lift over 50 lbs.

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

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