Electrician - City of Tacoma

Tacoma Public Utilities is creating an eligible list for Electrician. We are seeking experienced journey-level electrical workers to diagnose, install, repair and/or maintain electrical equipment, electrical systems and electrical control systems. The work includes varied electrician assignments involving the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment and systems.

Responsibilities Include:

• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical equipment and control systems such as boilers, chillers, motors, standby generators, air compressors, fire alarms, dryers, refrigerators, overhead doors, lighting, and other electrical devices.    
• Troubleshoot systems which include some electronics.    
• Install low (480 VAC and below) voltage electrical distribution and utilization equipment and supporting systems including main, feeder and branch panelboards; motor controls; dry-type transformers; lighting fixtures, contactors, and controls; power outlets, control devices and heaters; grounding, computer cables or cathodic protection systems; and the electrical systems of other building systems such as fire alarm, physical access control, security, and communications.
• Install raceway systems (galvanized rigid, EMT, and PVC conduit and cable tray) and pull wire for new and existing electrical installations.    
• Install, modify, or rewire existing electrical installations.    
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and electronic equipment.    
• Purchase and order electrical supplies or parts from vendors, warehouse, or distributors.    
• Review and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and project plans and specifications of electrical equipment installations.    
• As-build electrical installations before, during and upon completion of projects.    
• Replace fuses in power and control circuits.    
• Change lamps, ballasts, and drivers in fluorescent, incandescent, HID and LED lighting fixtures.  
• Install temporary power systems for special events or to aid in construction activities.
• Performance of duties will include working with electrically energized parts, and working from heights with ladders, boom trucks or on catwalks.

Reporting locations may vary. Tacoma Power has an immediate vacancy for an Electrician.

These rates of pay are based on a collective bargaining agreement that expired on March 31, 2024.
The City of Tacoma and IBEW Local 483 are currently engaged in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.