Electrician

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-24-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

Please submit an updated resume that clearly details your experience directly related to being an Electrician.

The highest-scoring applicants who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications will be invited to participate in a Screening Panel Interview.

The following pre-employment medical tests apply to this position:
Basic Physical
75lb Lift Test

Recruiter contact information: Should you have any questions related to this recruitment process, please contact Sandra Fata at ... Position Specific Summary

The Electrician position at the City of Tucsons Parks and Recreation Department maintains electrical equipment and control systems for the Parks Department buildings and facilities. This position is responsible for performing reactive, preventative, and scheduled maintenance, installations, and responding to system failures.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of the Senior Trades Helper personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes tools including but not limited to multimeters, meggers, circuit tracers, and blue stake tracers to identify electrical discrepancies, troubleshoot, and repair and maintain light fixture components, power distribution systems, and emergency power systems at various city and park locations.

• Reads and interprets blueprints in order to make electrical installations, troubleshoot circuitry, and identify power. Installs various power distribution, lighting system components and devices, electrical panels, and breakers. Uses approved methods of installation for underground, concealed, and surface-mounted raceways, including Electrical Metallic Tubes (EMT).

• Installs approved conduit fittings and supports, including rigid, non-metallic, flexible metal, and liquid-tight flexible conduits, as required by code. Installs various types of receptacles, switches, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI), and outlets. Performs lighting retrofits and installations of new lighting control components, including various switches, time clocks, photocells, and sensors.

• Performs scheduled maintenance on electrical distribution systems and equipment and uses databases to track work order progress. Appraises projects and provides cost estimates to requestors, including Mayor & Council, the city manager, and executive leadership for City of Tucson owned facility improvements.

• Troubleshoots and performs tests to identify, inspect, and analyze electrical system discrepancies. Proposes solutions and establishes plans for repairs and replacements before electrical system failure.

• Reviews Arizona 811 blue stake requests regarding City of Tucson electrical lines and responds by marking buried lines in accordance with Arizona 811 requirements; informs the requestor of blue stake results. Records and adjusts the electrical line's actual locations on the City of Tucsons digital maps.

• Attends City of Tucson safety department and unit meetings, and other required training related to the safe use of tools and equipment. Optimizes productivity by maintaining the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles, keeping workspaces clean and organized, and inspecting the condition of tool inventory.

• Provides regular guidance to assigned staff, prioritizes and assigns work, provides training, assures work quality and timely completion of assigned duties, and acts as a subject matter expert for employees assigned to their related class.

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Work schedule may require early mornings, late evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call shifts.

Often works under the following conditions: Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to physical, ergonomic, or hazardous environments, which include but are not limited to dirt, grime, chemicals, loud noise, and unfavorable odors.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education
6 months post high school Experience Four (4) years of relevant experience

Equivalency

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

License/Certifications

Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division

Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation - Motor Vehicle Division

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in electrical systems
Arc Flash training
Lockout/Tagout training
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1st Aid training
Aerial Lift training
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Electrical Safety training
Demonstrated understanding of power generation systems
Demonstrated understanding of Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
Demonstrated knowledge of the National Electrical Code
Demonstrated knowledge of electrical safety work practices

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J5755 - Electrician

View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at .

Compensation Grade

G105

Hourly Range

$21.96 - 32.94 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Parks and Recreation

Department Link

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national ori gin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD .

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Recruiter Name

Erin Gallego

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