Electrical Maintenance Technician -IV

JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. (with on-call schedule rotation for electrical & non-electrical emergencies; available for shift work; available for short notice reporting and overtime, if necessary); full benefits

This skilled position will perform or assist in the installation, routine repair and emergency repair of electrical apparatus and control systems at water and wastewater treatment, conveyance and storage facilities. Direction may be given to Electrical Maintenance Technicians I and Laborers as assigned; direction may be received from Electrical Maintenance Technicians IV. Supervision is received from the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor and/or Superintendent of Water/Wastewater Systems Maintenance.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of commercial and industrial electrical apparatus
• Perform installation and repair of electrical apparatus
• Install and repair single and three phase electrical services and auxiliary generators
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motor driven equipment such as pumps, blowers, valve operators, and various other electrically operated water and wastewater infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and repair of switch gear, motor control centers and their allied control circuits
• Inspect and correct electrical system deficiencies and problems
• Prepare equipment, tools and job sites for safe and proper working environment
• Assist the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor in procurement of materials
• Maintain accurate record keeping of work orders and materials
• As needed, operate trencher for underground work; operate bucket truck for aerial work
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties do not cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license

• Some work experience in commercial or industrial electrical installations

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in electrical construction and/or electrical maintenance
• Successful completion of at least 50 contact hours of specialized formal training in Electrical System Repair and Maintenance

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in electrical construction and/or electrical maintenance
• Minimum 100 hours of specialized formal training in Electrical System Repair and Maintenance Ability to effectively complete Proficiency Level Progress Record (PLPR) Certification for Technician III within 6 months after hire

• Minimum 7 years of work experience in electrical construction and/or…