Facilities Equipment Technician I​/II - Electrician

This recruitment will be used to fill one Electrician vacancy in the Facilities Management Department at either the Technician I or Technician II level. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligible list to fill all possible future Electrician assignment vacancies at either level.

Please be sure to attach your electrical apprenticeship certification or electrical journeyman card to your application if applicable.

The first review of applications will be Monday, June 1, 2026 and weekly thereafter as needed.

A Facilities Equipment Technician I primarily performs skilled electrical work in City buildings. Employees perform a wide variety of skilled tasks in electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Work assignments are varied and may be received verbally or in writing. When required, the employee exercises lead supervision over semiskilled and unskilled workers. This class performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features:
Employees in this class primarily perform mechanical equipment trades work and are licensed as and/or function as specialists (example: electricians, plumbers, etc.) in their respective mechanical trade. A high degree of competence in one or more of these mechanical equipment trades is required with at least three years of commercial journey-level experience in the trade related to the area of assignment.

An employee in this class may be assigned to Facilities Management (example: City Hall, Police Headquarters, and other City-owned properties), or Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) (example: Hohokam Stadium, Fitch Park Training Facility, etc.). Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to a Facilities Equipment Technician II upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and certification.

Duties are performed according to general or specific instructions, and work may be inspected by a supervisor or foreman while in progress or upon completion. Responsibilities require the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in troubleshooting malfunctions and determining the proper method of repair. A Facilities Equipment Technician I is subject to stand-by duty and 24-hour call-out. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and procedures in performing assignments.

This class is FLSA nonexempt.

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to successful completion of an electrical trades apprenticeship program (must provide written certification).
• Considerable (3-5 years) commercial, journey-level electrical experience.

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Must possess an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refrigeration certification card (by assignment).
• Must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa to allow escorted access to Police facilities (Facilities Management assignment).

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (by assignment).

• Good (1-3 years) experience working with computers and Energy Management Systems is highly desirable.

A Facilities Equipment Technician II is responsible for performing skilled electrical work in City buildings. Employees perform a wide variety of skilled tasks in electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. In addition, this classification is responsible for independently planning and completing large maintenance projects which includes developing a scope of work, obtaining proposals, securing funding, awarding the project, following through to a successful completion, and documenting.

This position may also act as a lead worker for Facilities Equipment Technician I or Trades Workers on various projects. Work assignments are varied and may be received verbally or in writing. This class performs other related duties as required.

A Facilities Equipment Technician II is distinguished from a Facilities Equipment Technician I by the ability to independently plan, manage, and complete larger and more complex building maintenance projects. Additionally, the Facilities Equipment Technician II is expected to demonstrate a greater specialized knowledge and work independently by prioritizing their time, utilizing problem solving methods, and demonstrating good judgment and a high degree of tact and diplomacy.

An employee in this class may be assigned to Facilities Management (example: City Hall, Police Headquarters, and other City-owned properties), or…