Electrician

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Electrician
Milwaukee County Parks
Hourly Pay Rate: $46.50

Closing Date: 9/30/2026 or upon receipt of 50 applications

Parks Equity Statement :
Milwaukee County Parks is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse work force that is demographically and racially representative of Milwaukee County residents. Milwaukee County Parks leadership is committed to honoring diverse experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, while fostering work environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Job Summary: This position will install, test, assemble, maintain, and repair electrical power, lighting, communication, and other related equipment and systems.

• Perform Routine and emergency repairs of electrical systems and equipment including, but not limited to, wiring, equipment, fixtures, generators, appliances, Fire Alarms and other related items. Perform inspections of department assets for functionality, maintenance, and code compliance.
• Troubleshoot and repair various equipment, control systems, circuits, underground wiring, lighting, and other related equipment.
• Utilize electronic work order system as well as other computer related programs. Inventory and purchase supplies, review blueprints, building codes and technical manuals. Assist with plan reviews, project management, maintain logs, and ensure safety codes and regulations are followed.
• Locate and identify buried utilities accurately and efficiently.
• Work with other trades and outside vendors in the repair and maintenance of various equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Current resident of Wisconsin.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician License.
• At least five (5) years of Journeymen Electrical experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of mapping software, such as Google Maps and GIS.
• Willing and able to be on call and work various schedules.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination…