Department: DPW - Electrical

Job Code: C626 (ID #1086)

Sequence #: 005

Number of Hours Per Week: 40

Additional Work Hours Information: 1 Position: Shift 7:00AM-3:00pm 1 Position: Shift 12:00AM-8:00AM

Union Affiliation: Teamsters Local 25

# of openings: 1

Type of Employment: Regular

Civil Service Type: Official Service

 

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Personnel Department's website under Tips & FAQs

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 REQUIRMENTS: 

• 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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

• Resume

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City’s diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on 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. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 by contacting Human Resources at humanresources@cambridgema.gov.