Electrician at City of Saint Paul, MN

About the Department

The City of Saint Paul Regional Water Services is hiring an individual to perform electrical work involving the construction, installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and communications systems.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Maintain, repair, and install instruments, apparatus, and equipment, including high- and low-voltage and fiber optic systems. 
• Install, inspect, maintain, and test electrical equipment used in operating a variety of equipment such as pumps, control panels, transformers, onsite and portable generators, automatic power transfer switches, communication switches, motors, flow/level/pressure transmitters, PLCs, valve actuators, quicklime slaker, online water quality analyzers, and air compressor systems.  
• Apply electrical expertise in facility construction, maintenance, and repair. 
• Verify and calibrate level, flow, pressure, and temperature's transmitters.
• Utilize aerial personal lifts, ladders, fiberoptic splicing tool, thermal imaging gun, multimeter, and manual tools. 
• Perform routine transformers' oil sampling.
• Adhere to OSHA requirements and established safety policies and practices. 
• For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Duties

Must possess a Class A journey-level electrician's license issued by the State of Minnesota.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
   • A legible copy of your Class A journey-level electrician’s license issued by the State of Minnesota

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Other Qualifications

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. 

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. 

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: [email protected]

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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