Plant Maintenance Electrician I (Vacancy)

Plant Maintenance Electrician I (Vacancy)

Salary

$31.51 - $48.70 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-3799-V3

Department

60 Columbus Water & Power

Division

Division of Water Reclamation

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

The department of Columbus Water and Power is seeking qualified candidates for the one vacant full-time regular position of Plant Maintenance Electrician I in the Division of Water Reclamation at the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation plant. This position is responsible for performing industrial-level skilled electrician duties in connection with the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment and wiring systems at the water reclamation plant.

Under direction, this position shall perform diagnostic testing and preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems to assure proper operation and reliability of plant equipment; install and/or repair circuit breakers, switches, fuses, electrical conduit, transformers, voltage regulators, distribution centers, motors and other related electrical equipment and systems throughout the plant; inspect and test high voltage electrical switchgear and distribution systems to improve reliability and availability; and perform related electrical tasks and procedures as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the electrical field in an industrial facility. As well as experience with voltages from 480 to 2400.

Reporting Location: 2104 Jackson Pike, Columbus OH 43223

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, overtime eligible

Pre-employment drug screening and BCI& I background check are required if selected.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Performs work on or near energized circuits with voltage levels up to and including 15kV;

Tests defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction or failure using a variety of electrical testing apparatus;

Tests, repairs, or replaces equipment such as relays, switches, controls, and instrumentation both on and off plant grounds;

Bends and installs conduit;

Installs and repairs light fixtures, appliances, power tools, fans, etc. both on and off plant grounds;

Uses precautionary work methods as prescribed in related safety procedures and policies;

Interprets wiring diagrams to trace and connect numerous wires carrying current for independent functions;

Draws and modifies electrical wiring diagrams and schematics;

Maintains equipment, work logs, and system modification records utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS);

Notifies appropriate personnel of necessary downtime associated with projects that disrupt normal operations;

Cleans up work area after completion of a job;

Climbs heights to access work sites;

Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment;

May assist plant personnel, including instruments technicians, on projects involving electrical equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience troubleshooting, installing and repairing 3-phase electrical equipment in an industrial facility. Substitution(s): Successful completion of a formal classroom or apprenticeship training program in the general principles of electricity may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-3799-V3

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Madelyn Pine

Columbus Water & Power

Division of Water Reclamation

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6621

E: mapine@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs