Electrician

Power Greensboro’s Future – Join Us as a Water Plant Electrician!

Are you a skilled electrician who takes pride in doing the job right? The City of Greensboro’s Water Resources Department is looking for a dependable Water Plant Electrician who’s ready to put their technical expertise to work in a role that keeps our community running. If you’re committed to quality, safety, and teamwork, this is a strong career move with long‑term stability.

• Hiring Salary Range
  : $50,376.00 - $57,573.00
• Full Salary Range
  : $43,755.00 - $78,299.00
• Benefits information available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Work Schedule
  :
  Either five work days with 8‑hour shifts or four work days with 10‑hour work shifts.

• Essential, Steady Work: Support the operation of water treatment facilities that thousands of residents rely on every day.
• Hands‑On Technical Challenge: Work with motors, pumps, transformers, and electrical systems across low, medium, and high voltage.
• Team with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Join a group of seasoned professionals who value craftsmanship, safety, and reliability.
• Growth & Skill Building: A North Carolina Electrical License is preferred—but if you don’t have it, we’ll support you in earning it within 18 months.
• Strong Benefits & Stability: Enjoy competitive pay, retirement options, healthcare coverage, and paid leave as part of a respected municipal team.

As a Water Plant Electrician
, you will play a key role in maintaining the electrical systems that power water treatment facilities and distribution system stations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical circuits, breakers, motor control centers, fixtures, and equipment
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems using schematics, manuals, prints, and test equipment
• Working with motors, pumps, transformers, analytical equipment, and wiring across a range of voltages
• Using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to generate work requests, document repairs, and track parts and labor
• Procuring parts and materials through requisitions, procurement cards, or capital requests
• Following direction—whether verbal, written, or electronic—and working both independently and as part of a team

This role requires bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, standing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in noisy, dirty, or inclement environments.

A role like this taps into a lifelong trade—and the City supports electricians who want to grow. With experience and continued development, you may advance into positions such as:

• Senior Electrician
• Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Plant Operations Leadership Roles

These roles offer broader responsibility, higher technical skill, and leadership opportunities within the Water Resources Department.

If you’re an electrician who takes pride in solid work, problem‑solving, and keeping essential services running, we’d like to meet you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with the City of Greensboro.

This job is Non‑Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• High School Diploma / GED
• 4+ years of documented electrical experience
• Forklift license (or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire)
• Valid driver's license
• Microsoft Office experience

• NC Electrical License
• Previous experience working with or around water/wastewater equipment