Electrician

Department of Public Works – Facilities Division

Posting Number: AA26-05

Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Weekly

Hours:

40 hours per week

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hiring Rate: $36.4366

Bargaining Unit: MMEA

This position installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as electric, electronic, electro‑mechanical controls, card access/security, fire alarm, communication equipment and their related devices and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and related equipment.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type 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.

• Perform skilled electrical work at the journeyman level
• Install, test, repair and maintain electrical circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances and equipment
• May oversee outside electrical contractors on various projects
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing all electrical issues, such as faulty wiring, defective equipment and machinery in city buildings, schools, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and recreation facilities
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing all fire alarms, CO detectors, sprinklers, and security alarms
• Assists with head Electrician the oversight of all new electrical service installs in all city and school buildings
• Oversees generator transfer power switches and monitoring systems
• Oversees inspections and testing of elevators, fire alarms, sprinklers, generator load tests, etc.
• Maintains all electric car charging stations
• Maintains UPS battery systems for emergency lighting, camera, security panels and communication devices, including installation
• Maintains all parking and building lighting throughout city properties
• Assists with city camera install, as well as Fire and Police radios and communication systems
• Assist HVAC Techs with controls, troubleshooting motors, pumps, drives, air handlers, HVAC new equipment installs, exhaust fans, generators, etc.
• Performs special projects in conjunction with the Marlborough Economic Development Corporation, the Community Food Pantry and the Marlborough Housing Authority
• May act as liaison to all power emergencies and electrical upgrade with National Grid
• Assists Assabet Teachers/Students when we have them working on city electrical projects
• All other duties as assigned by the General Foreman of Facilities, Foreman of Facilities, DPW Commissioner and the Assistant Commissioner of Facilities

Under the direct supervision of the Head Electrician. The employee may also receive direction from the DPW Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner of Facilities, General Foreman of Facilities and/or Facilities Foreman.

May supervise the activities of other employees and outside contractors in the performance of daily tasks.

The work involves numerous standardized practices, procedures, or general instructions that govern the work and, in some cases, may require additional interpretation. Judgment is needed to locate, select and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation or guideline.

The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact‑finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.

Relationships are primarily with co‑workers, vendors and the public, involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render…