City of Waterbury Home   City of Waterbury Job Openings

Electrician #OC-2070-2786

Date Opened
Friday, October 23, 2026 8:30 AM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Section
Public Works
Salary
  • $28.11 - $35.05
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
Go Back Apply View Benefits

Introduction

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: ELECTRICIAN

SALARY: $28.11 ~ $35.05/hr. (paid hourly, 40 hours/wk. paid wkly.) (Non-Exempt, AFSCME Salary Grade G8)  (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RANGE)


FRINGE BENEFITS:  Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual, Retirement Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation; paid sick days and paid personal days.

IMPORTANT:
1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
 

3. Appeal Process - an applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Incumbent in this position installs, maintains and repairs electrical apparatus and equipment in all City buildings and properties. This is skilled work on the journeyman level involving responsibility for difficult electrical maintenance and repairs operations as well as installation work.  Work is performed according to national, state and local codes.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

 (Illustrative only)
-Installs electrical equipment and apparatus in all City buildings and properties; 
-Wires buildings and makes additions to existing wiring; 
-Installs and repairs fluorescent, LED, industrial and general lighting fixtures and connections including indoor 
 and outdoor flood lights; 
-Install and maintains remote control devices for magnetic motor connections; 
-Installs, adjusts and maintains utility motors and appliances for boiler rooms, pools, industrial arts rooms, etc.;
-Installs and repairs electrical switches and relays of all types;
-Installs all types of signaling devices, buzzers, call bells, fire alarm systems, etc.;
-Repairs and maintains electric motors; Motor Control Centers (MCC) and variable speed drives;
-Installs and maintains clock systems for all City buildings or schools;
-Tests and repairs emergency lighting systems;
-Troubleshoots and repairs Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems, Scada network systems, input/output    
 modules and power supplies;
-Installs and repairs closed circuit television systems;
-Installs, repairs and assists in the calibration of level sensors and displays; 
-Programs PLCs, stand-alone controls and variable frequency drives;
-Does other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Good working knowledge of standard practices and principles, of the electrical trade; thorough knowledge of OSHA requirements relating to the electrical trade; ability to work from plans, specifications and blueprints; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to estimate work to include time and materials; knowledge of common electrical tools and equipment; ability to make repairs to complicated electric wiring, fixtures, motors and equipment; ability to rig and work on scaffolds, ladders, lifts at high elevations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High School Diploma, Vocational School Diploma or GED;
AND
Possession of a valid E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyman’s License issued by the State of Connecticut; 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of valid motor vehicle driver’s license and a good driving history.

COPIES OF REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL/VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA/G.E.D 
MUST BE UPLOADED ON JOBAPS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE 

In order to verify possession of the appropriate Driver’s License and good driving history, applicants will now
be required to provide the H.R. Office with a Driving History Report that is less than 30 days old. Only reports
generated by the Department of Motor Vehicle will be accepted. This information will be specifically requested
of the applicants at the time that a conditional offer is made. In the event that a report is not supplied within (7)
seven days or the H.R. Director deems your driving history to be poor, the conditional offer may be rescinded.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

 

 

 

 

Depth Perception

 

 

X

 

Standing

 

 

X

 

Color Distinction

 

 

X

 

Walking

 

 

X

 

Peripheral Vision

 

 

X

 

Sitting

 

 

X

 

Driving

 

 

X

 

Lifting

 

 

X

 

Physical Strength:

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

X

 

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Pushing

 

 

X

 

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Pulling

 

 

X

 

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

 

X

 

 

Climbing

 

X

 

 

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

 

X

 

 

Balancing

 

X

 

 

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

X

 

 

 

Stooping

 

X

 

 

Environmental Conditions

 

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

X

 

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

 

 

X

 

Crouching

 

X

 

 

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

 

 

X

 

Crawling

 

X

 

 

Temperature Changes

 

 

X

 

Reaching

 

X

 

 

Wetness

 

X

 

 

Handling

 

 

X

 

Humidity

 

 

X

 

Grasping

 

X

 

 

Extreme Noise or Vibration

 

X

 

 

Twisting

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Chemicals

 

X

 

 

Feeling

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

X

 

 

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

 

X

 

 

Hearing

 

 

X

 

Exposure to bodily fluids

X

 

 

 

Repetitive Motion

 

X

 

 

Exposure to dampness

 

X

 

 

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

 

 

X

 

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

X

 

 

 

Visual Acuity/Near

 

 

X

 

Mechanical Hazards

X

 

 

 

Visual Acuity/Far

 

 

X

 

Physical danger or abuse

X

 

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

 

SPECIAL NOTE

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Local 353, AFSCME. The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam. Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination. Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
E.O.E. M/F/H/V         
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  


Fill out the Application NOW using the Internet.
Upload Resume to Start an Application