Utilities Electrician

Salary

$30.05 - $44.62 Hourly

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2600720

Division

Water Services

Department

Water Services

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description Summary

The primary function of this position is to perform installation, maintenance, modification and repair of industrial electrical systems involving process controlled, industrial equipment. This is a journey-level industrial electrician position involving voltages up to 480 VAC. The position requires graduation from an electrician training and apprenticeship program. Much of the work is performed on or around large medium-voltage equipment such as pumps, blowers, fans, transformers and other equipment. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and call-back duty may be required.

The ideal candidate is a safety-focused, highly skilled Industrial Control Electrician with experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, and automated control systems within a water and wastewater utility environment. The candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Are Committed To Build And Maintain a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess These Six Core Values:

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

• Performs installation, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage equipment, booster stations, motors, and related control equipment.
• Designs and plans layouts for energy management systems, equipment, electrical fixtures, and control equipment.
• Performs installation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low-voltage 3-phase equipment, switch gear and other electrical systems and components.
• Locates, plans, and carries out repair of system and component failures.
• Prepares installation and repair cost estimates; Orders and purchases required supplies and materials;
• Troubleshoots/maintains equipment that is Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) controlled;
• Prepares and maintains work records, including work orders, maintenance and repair logs, vehicle inspection forms, daily work logs, compliance reports and other documentation.
• Inspects, tests, and evaluates incoming supplies, materials and equipment; monitors inventory levels of spare equipment; orders and purchases required supplies and materials.
• Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety.
  
  

Requirements

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with a two year associate’s degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
• Experience: Minimum two years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License
• Reading: Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Math: Intermediate - Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Writing: Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Managerial: Semi-complex – Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
• Policy/Decision Making: Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of programs, solutions for complex issues, and/or processes. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities may be necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures. In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
  
  

12 Month Objectives

Within Three (3) Months

• Become familiar with City, Department, Division policies, safety procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Become familiar with the location, function, and critical electrical systems of all Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, lift stations, wells, reservoirs, and booster stations.
• Become proficient in the use of GoCanvas, Lucity, and other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) used for work order tracking, inspections, and documentation.
• Review and become familiar with current NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NFPA 70B (Electrical Equipment Maintenance), OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and City electrical safety requirements.
• Review existing electrical maintenance procedures, arc flash documentation, and labeling programs; provide recommendations for improvements.
• Verify BradyLink electrical labeling database accuracy and update panel, MCC, VFD, and control equipment labels as directed.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely perform electrical troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance under supervision.
  
  

Within Six (6) Months

• Successfully participate in the on-call/standby rotation and respond to emergency electrical issues as required.
• Independently complete and document a minimum of five (5) corrective or preventive maintenance work orders utilizing Lucity.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on MCCs, VFDs, control panels, generators, transfer switches, and related electrical equipment at a minimum of ten facilities in accordance with NFPA 70B and departmental maintenance schedules.
• Review and gather electrical one-line diagrams and identify discrepancies requiring updates.
• Demonstrate competency in troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment, instrumentation interfaces, VFD systems, and motor control circuits.
  
  

Within One (1) Year

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive critical spare parts inventory for electrical, control, and automation equipment throughout Water and Wastewater facilities.
• Complete a facility-by-facility assessment of electrical infrastructure and provide recommendations for equipment replacement, modernization, reliability improvements, and capital improvement planning.
• Develop and/or update Power Down/Power Up Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for a minimum of five (5) critical facilities.
• Identify and implement at least three (3) process improvements that enhance electrical reliability, safety compliance, equipment availability, or maintenance efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, OSHA, and City electrical safety standards through documentation, inspections, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Complete Arc Flash program review activities, including verification of equipment labeling, documentation updates, and recommendations for maintaining compliance with NFPA 70E requirements.
• Obtain Infrared Thermography Certification and perform documented infrared inspections on critical electrical equipment to support predictive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of critical electrical and industrial control systems with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical recommendations and support for future electrical projects, upgrades, asset management initiatives, and electrical safety improvements.
  
  

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
  
  

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• None
  
  

02

How many years of related experience do you possess? (1 year = 2080 hours)

• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 years or more
• None
  
  

03

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program, trade school, technical college, or equivalent electrical training or have possession of a Journeyman Electrician Certification?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If So, Please List Completed Training, Schools And Certifications:

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Do you have experience working with low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems, including power distribution equipment, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), generators, transfer switches, and automated process equipment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please Provide Example:

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Do you have the ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, control drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, technical specifications, and construction documents?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

Do you have experience installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical systems, including conduit, conductors, control panels, instrumentation, and associated equipment in industrial environments?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please Provide Example:

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Do you have a background with Electrical testing equipment (Digital Multimeter (DMM), Clamp Meters,Megger, PQM)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Required Question

Employer City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov