Industrial Electrician Job at City of Boise (Boise)

Industrial Electrician

City of Boise

Location:
United States , Boise

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

29.41 - 36.76 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

The City of Boise is looking for a skilled Industrial Electrician to support our Public Works utilities. In this role, you’ll work on complex electrical systems, perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs, and help keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll also assist with facility maintenance across other city buildings and help promote electrical safety through training and best practices. This is meaningful work that supports essential city services—and comes with outstanding benefits.

Job Responsibility:

Performs journey-level electrical work on industrial and commercial machinery including: troubleshooting
conducting repairs
and installing and maintaining electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor control cabinets, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, generator backup systems, motors, panels, switchgear and related electrical components throughout wastewater facilities and other public works utilities
Performs maintenance on all electrical systems and equipment within the industrial wastewater treatment plant facilities and other utilities
Assists with preventive maintenance procedures on instrumentation equipment
Examines equipment to determine whether it requires repair or replacement
Assists in material and equipment selection for supply and inventory levels
Creates, updates and archives electrical prints and schematics
Participates in weekly safety meetings and training classes
Performs industrial, commercial and standard electrical installations, repairs and maintenance to other city-owned facilities and equipment outside public works utilities
Assists mechanics in maintaining and repairing wastewater valves, pumps and other process equipment and facilities
Leads and trains registered electrical apprentices on general assignments, proper electrical installations and safety procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
4 years of experience in an industrial plant, performing journey-level work installing, maintaining and conducting repairs on industrial electrical systems
Journey-level Electrician license issued by the State of Idaho
Valid state-issued driver's license
Ability to obtain an Idaho Wastewater Treatment Class I License or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment
First Aid and CPR Certifications
Pass City of Boise background check processes
Pass Driving Record Check
Pass drug testing
Knowledge of reduced voltage starters, medium voltage and high voltage electrical equipment and systems, uninterrupted power supplies and systems, fire alarm systems, HVAC control circuits, phone systems and large generator backup systems, electrical installation requirements and automatic emergency transfer switches
Knowledge of the appropriate use of lock-out/tag-out safety procedures and relevant occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
Knowledge of appropriate use of programmable logic controllers
Knowledge of variable-frequency motor drives
Knowledge of National Electric Code, state and local requirements for the installation and maintenance of industrial-related electrical systems
Knowledge of computer usage, including related software
Ability to test instruments such as multimeters, power monitors, ammeters, meggers and line tracers
Ability to act as a signing journey-level electrician for permits and inspections
Ability to fully utilize, read, update and create complex electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, prints, plans and drawings
Ability to accurately troubleshoot and repair complex motor controls and a large variety of critical electro-mechanical systems
Ability to repair and replace defective parts in motors, generators, pumps, relays, switch gears, controllers, motor control centers, power monitors, HVAC controls, emergency and alarm systems and other electrical equipment and components
Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions for assigned work and determine job requirements, repair sequence, parts acquisition and labor time estimates
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
Capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record

Nice to have:

Associate's degree
Idaho Master Electrician license and 5 years of industrial plant or wastewater treatment plant electrical experience, performing journey-level work installing, maintaining and conducting repairs on industrial electrical systems and troubleshooting problems within industrial electrical systems
Functional knowledge of confined space procedures and rescue

What we offer:

Zero-premium healthcare for you and your family
Lifetime pension through PERSI
3 weeks vacation
96 hours sick
12 holidays
Paid parental leave
Student loan forgiveness eligibility
Wellness incentives

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 15, 2026

Expiration:
April 27, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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