Department:	Electrical Department
Job Title:	Electrician – 1st shift (2 positions)
Job Code:	C626-002, C626-113
Civil Service Position:	Subject to Civil Service rules and regulations
Union Affiliation:	Teamsters, Local 25
Hours Per Week:	40 hrs/wk; 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under supervision of the Electrician Coordinator, performs the duties of a Licensed Electrician as required by the Mass. Electrical Board of Electricians. Supervises and instructs an Electrician's Helper and/or Trainee, when assigned. Installs and maintains various types of electrical systems and maintains all electrical systems and equipment owned by the City of Cambridge. Specifically, duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, tests, repairs, and maintains electrical circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances, poles, and equipment.
• Trouble shoots and repairs faulty electrical wiring, defective electrical equipment, and machinery such as motors, generators, transformers, switches, sockets, etc.
• Inspects and tests circuits and fixtures to locate broken wires, loose connections, blown fuses, faulty switches, grounds, shorts, and other defects.
• Installs and maintains the municipal fire alarm system, building fire alarm systems and security systems.
• Installs and maintains various communications and data network systems.
• Maintains the City's street and park lighting, including installation and maintenance of underground conduits, wiring, bases, poles, and fixtures.
• Maintains traffic signals, including emergency repairs and ordinary maintenance.
• Installs and maintains fiber cable in underground conduits and on overhead poles.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

HS Diploma or equivalency. A current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman's Electrician's License.  A current and valid Commercial Driver's License Class B, or the ability to obtain one upon hire.  Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License 1B or the ability to obtain licensing within six months. Certification in OSHA 10 Step Safety and Health Training Course, or the ability to obtain certification within six months. The ability to work at heights in excess of 50 feet from an aerial bucket truck.

Desirable Requirements:  Experience with fiber cabling and splicing, traffic signal controller operation, fire alarm, security and traffic signal systems, street light installations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT: Inside and outside work, confined space entry, ability to climb poles, ladders, staging and operate and work from a bucket truck or personnel lift. Will be required to drive, walk, bend, squat, reach, stretch; and lift over 50 lbs. 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and Sick Leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and  cover letter; external applicants submit both your resume and cover letter via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA  02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Review of resume is ongoing. Position will remain open until filled. 

THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES, WRITTEN MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS, AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE, UPON REQUEST. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.