Canton Electric and Electronic Technician; Part-Time

Wage Information

Starting Hourly Rate Range: $23.68 – $32.02.

Position is part‑time, up to 29 hours per week. Schedule will be determined by the City. Employees are offered paid vacation, sick time, and a retirement plan.

As a maintenance and repair technician, responsibilities include:

• Calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation, control devices, and electrical equipment for the Water Reclaimation Facility.
• Performing fine calibration of instruments and controls with manual dexterity.
• Inspecting equipment and instrumentation, troubleshooting issues, checking motors for proper loading, and cleaning motors.
• Determining circuit amperage, adjusting and repairing motor starting equipment, and installing new or existing equipment.
• Creating temporary wiring for movable equipment, installing new lighting fixtures, and repairing existing lighting.
• Maintaining an inventory of repair parts and notifying management of requisitions. Keeping records of maintenance activities as required.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of computers, electronics, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, telemetering principles, electricity, motors, and motor controls.
• Good technical judgment and the ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions.
• Effective oral and written communication and the ability to assist and advise supervision.

Acceptable experience and training:

• Associate’s degree in electronics or electricity, or related field.
• At least three years of practical experience in similar work, or a comparable combination of knowledge, training, and experience.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license at all times.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment for full‑time employees.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Retirement plan participation based on eligibility.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non‑merit factor.

Veterans may receive a credit toward their examination score as specified by Ohio law.

Applicants are subject to drug testing and a background investigation. Completion of these tests is required before final appointment.

Reasonable accommodation is available under the Americans with Disabilities Act.