MUNICIPAL SERVICES ELECTRICIAN

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Municipal Services Electrician in Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical wiring and equipment such as pumps, motors, generators, instruments, and automated machines within MWW water treatment plants and the distribution system.

Electrical Diagnosis and Repair

• Diagnose electrical wiring components, systems, and equipment such as AC/DC circuits, high voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, and automated systems for malfunctions.
• Perform repairs on electrical equipment in the water treatment plants, pumping stations, booster stations, elevated storage tanks, ground storage tanks, and other facilities at which MWW has electrical equipment.

Preventive and Demand Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment at MWW facilities.
• Maintain small and large horsepower motors and controllers.

Electrical Automation Support

• Work with the Plant Automation unit to install, troubleshoot, and maintain plant control systems such as variable frequency drives, chemical feed systems, instrumentation, low voltage systems, and other automation equipment.

Electrical Installation and Upgrade

• Install electrical equipment according to code and MWW standards.
• Analyze blueprints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems for new construction and existing facilities.

Work Order Management and Recordkeeping

• Complete work orders using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to enter information, order supplies and equipment, and document work activities.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Municipal Services Electrician must be willing and able to do the following:

·       Be available for emergency call-in work.

·       Be available for evening, weekend, and holiday work, which may be assigned on a rotating schedule to meet the needs of plant operations.

·       Travel to MWW facilities to perform work.

·       See colors in order to use color-coded wiring systems (cannot have color vision deficiency).

·       Work in confined underground spaces.

·       Work inside water plant and pumping environments that include high noise levels and in close proximity to hazardous chemicals.

·       Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, NFPA 70E Arc Flash safety equipment, and a respirator when required.

·       Perform physical activities in the work environment that require agility, including ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps or poles; walking, standing, crawling, crouching, stooping, and kneeling; and reaching, balancing, pushing, and pulling.

·       Work at heights in excess of 100 feet.

·       Perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and lifting and moving objects weighing 50 lbs. frequently.

·       Withstand prolonged exposure to variable and extreme weather conditions including rain, wind, excessive heat, intense cold, and snow.

The pre-employment medical requirements for this position include the following:

·       Physical/lift test

·       Audiogram

·       Vision test

·       DOT drug screen

·       Experience working as an industrial electrician, installing and maintaining automation control systems.

·       Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program.

·       State of Wisconsin certification as a Master or Journey-level Electrician.

Technical

·       Knowledge of electrical wiring, circuitry, and/or electronic components.

·       Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), as well as state and local electrical code.

·       Practical knowledge of work involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the electrical systems described in the essential functions.

·       Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and the control concepts used with such devices.

·       Ability to use test equipment such as standard multimeters and insulation testing equipment.

·       Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other electrical specifications.

·       Ability to read and understand job-related documents such as policies, procedures, and manuals.

·       Ability to use hand tools and other mechanical equipment common to the electrical profession.

·       Ability to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on mechanical equipment with a strong mechanical aptitude.

·       Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of color coding of wires.

·       Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·       Ability to learn and use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

·       Knowledge of and commitment to safe work practices.

Interpersonal and Customer Focus

·       Verbal communication skills to effectively respond to repair requests in person and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.

·       Ability to work effectively as a crewmember in a team environment.

·       Ability to interact with the public courteously and professionally.

·       Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with co-workers and customers whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism

·       Ability to organize tasks and manage time to achieve objectives within specific deadlines.

·       Ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues involving electrical systems.

·       Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

·       Honesty, integrity, and the ability to use City resources responsibly.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

·       APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

·       If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

·       The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code 703

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.