What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician position at City of Greensboro?
The City of Greensboro is seeking a Water Plant Electrician who takes pride in craftsmanship, safety, and keeping critical infrastructure operating at full strength. If you’re an electrician who values dependable work, real-world problem-solving, and public service, this role delivers all three.
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Monday - Thursday 6:15 am - 4:45 pm
About the Department:
The Water Resources Department is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality drinking water and maintaining the infrastructure that supports it. Our teams work around the clock to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and keep essential systems operating efficiently.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
As an Electrician in the Water Resources Department, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the electrical infrastructure that keeps Greensboro’s water treatment and distribution systems running safely and efficiently. Every day, your expertise will help protect public health, ensure reliable water service, and support the city’s commitment to innovation and infrastructure excellence.
You’ll work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment where craftsmanship, problem-solving, and public service come together to make a lasting community impact.
About the Role:
The Water Plant Electrician assembles, installs, tests, maintains, and repairs electrical systems within water treatment facilities and distribution stations.
Key responsibilities include:
Installing and maintaining electrical circuits, breaker equipment, motor control centers, fixtures, and appliances
Diagnosing and repairing malfunctioning equipment using schematics, prints, manuals, and test equipment
Working on motors, pumps, transformers, analytical water-quality equipment, and low-, medium-, and high-voltage wiring
Using the computerized maintenance management system to process work requests, document repairs, parts used, and labor hours
Following verbal, written, and electronic instructions while maintaining safe work practices
This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
This role requires physical stamina and adaptability, including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders, lifting up to 100 pounds, and working in inclement weather, noisy, and dirty environments.
Potential Career Path:
This position provides a foundation for advancement into:
Senior or Lead Electrician roles
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Specialized technical roles within Water Resources
A North Carolina Electrical License is preferred and must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Ready for a Change?
If you’re ready to put your electrical skills to work in a role that truly matters, we encourage you to apply.
Join the City of Greensboro and help power the systems our community depends on every day.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma /GED
- Or and equivalency of No High School Diploma, with at least 3 years of High School education, "Plus" 8 years of documented electrical experience.
- 4 years of documented commercial electrical experience
- Valid driver's license
- Microsoft Office experience
- Ability to obtain licenses within 18 months of hire date:
- Forklift license
- NC Electrician License
- Trenching License
Preferred Qualifications:
- NC Electrical License
- Previous documented experience working with or around commercial/industrial equipment
- Prior computerized work-order experience
Salary : $43,755 - $78,299