Electrical Technician

Join a Team That Powers Our Community

The City of Grand Forks is seeking a skilled, dependable, and safety-focused Electrical Technician to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across City facilities and critical infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a meaningful public service role that helps keep our community running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems, controls, motors, lighting, and related equipment
• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics
• Respond to electrical emergencies and service calls as needed
• Assist with upgrades, remodels, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards, and City policies
• Work collaboratively with other City departments and external contractors
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control equipment
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical components
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality work
• Relevant certification, licensure, or technical training preferred (or ability to obtain)
  
  

Why Work for the City of Grand Forks?

• Meaningful, community-impactful work
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Stable employment and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
  
  

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the City of Grand Forks Employment Portal. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Grand Forks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions

• Under supervision of a journey-level Electrician, perform diagnostics, repair, maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic systems, including and traffic signal equipment electrical wiring, poles and light fixtures; locate buried wires and appurtenances.
• Under supervision of an Electrician, perform diagnostics, repair, replacement and installation of motor control, telemetry, cable, radio and metering control systems and siren, fire and sewer lift station alarms.
• Maintain a variety of records and files on operations and activities; maintain equipment and material inventory.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks on City buildings and facilities.
• Assist and participate in programming microprocessors and solid-state processors; install and maintain computer wiring and systems.
• Respond to emergency calls on twenty-four hour rotating on-call shift.
• Operate and maintain assigned electrical equipment including multimeters oscilloscopes, signal generators, data acquisition equipment and calibration devices.
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge: Basic practices and procedures used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic systems; Operational characteristics of tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems; Electrical testing equipment procedures; Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Technical and operating methods, tools and equipment used in testing, repairing, constructing, and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment; Methods and techniques used in the installation and repair of electronic monitoring and signal systems.
  
  

Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity, which allows for effective interaction and communication with others; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.

Abilities: Perform semi-skilled activities supporting the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic systems; Read and understand technical drawings, plans and diagrams; Operate various tools, instruments and equipment used in the repair of electrical equipment; Participate in safe work practices; Maintain a variety of records and prepare clear and concise reports; Learn to troubleshoot electrical circuits; Learn to analyze problems and develop effective solutions; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience

Two years of electrical experience as an apprentice electrician or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Training

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the electrical field.

Or certification from an apprenticeship training program approved by the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

Credentials

Registration as an Apprentice Electrician by the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid International Municipal Signal Association Traffic Signal Field Technician Level I certification.

Possession of a valid driver's license.