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Industrial Electrician

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2025
Incumbents in this position are responsible for electrical and mechanical operations and repairs of treatment facilities, ground water wells, water towers and CFPUA buildings. This position is assigned to pay grade G15.

  • Troubleshoots and repairs treatment plant equipment.
  • Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, conducts safety inspections, maintains lubricant and fluid levels, and cleans work areas.
  • Performs as assigned troubleshooting, repairs, modification, and calibration of instrumentation, SCADA control, and electrical systems throughout the Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities.
  • Identifies and corrects work hazards while ensuring compliance with established safety policies.
  • Maintains all electrical systems, including generators, for the treatment facilities.
  • Ensures safe and proper operation of the treatment facility.
  • Tests and maintains well site chlorine monitors and alarms.
  • Performs maintenance and repair of facility's utility and emergency power distribution.
  • Replaces lighting, switches, receptacles, ceiling tiles, and repairs plumbing.
  • Remains on call/standby for emergencies.
  • Checks Maximo (work order program) and prioritizes work orders.
  • Maintains plant buildings and grounds.
  • Purchases materials and equipment necessary for maintenance projects.
  • Performs inventory/property management.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Six (6) months of work experience in a role with electrical experience or any related work field.
  • NC license for water, wastewater treatment, or distribution preferred.
  • Electrical license preferred.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.
  • This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification.

Other Essential Job SpecificationsYESNOUse interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.

XComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.

XPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.

XPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.

XRequires travel between CFPUA sites.XUse or repair small/light equipment (power tools).XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).XUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

XPhysical RequirementsNone: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shiftSome: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shiftFrequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shiftVery Frequent: More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shiftNONESOMEFREQUENTVERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.

XSame as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.

XPhysical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.

XSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

XPhysical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

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