Electrician

Salary can be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Provides skilled electrical and mechanical work to keep the water treatment plant, pump stations, wells and lift stations, operating or in city buildings, facilities and related appurtenances. Work is performed under general supervision.

Veterans' preference applies for this position.

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Delray Beach is a non‑tobacco workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of “tobacco or nicotine products” includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e‑cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

• Performs electrical and mechanical work in water treatment plant, lift stations, wells (raw water), and pump stations or city owned buildings, facilities and other related areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and repair telemetry equipment, electrical equipment, HVAC, street and parking lot lighting.
• Perform maintenance work as directed.
• Assist other mechanics or tradesmen as needed.
• Provide support for numerous special events.
• Must be on call and work overtime as needed.

• Knowledge of electrical equipment, controls, telemetry used in treatment plants and lift stations or HVAC, commercial and light industrial applications.
• Knowledge of high and low voltage controls.
• Ability to read plans, install electrical apparatus and install conduit systems.
• Electrical and mechanical skills required.
• Ability to perform manual labor as needed.

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency Diploma.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the electrical trade or related field.

• Possession of a valid Palm Beach County Journeyman Electrician License.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license with a good driving record.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. Reaching, climbing, pulling, walking, standing, crawling or kneeling. Depth perception, distinguishing full range of colors. Bending, stooping, driving.

Works inside / outside with noise, fumes, gases, electrical energy, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, in or moving vehicles. Heights (up to 60 feet) below ground level.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.

Full‑time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.