Electrician

Somerville is a city that upholds progressive principles for both employees and residents alike. If you are looking for a culture that embraces innovation, empowerment, and collaborative involvement, Somerville not only embraces these talents, but encourages them. Creative, hands on collaboration with passionate dedication are at the core of the City’s workplace culture.  Challenging and fast paced, Somerville also offers a generous benefits package that embodies a strong work life balance. Not only is it a “Model City”, as termed by The Boston Globe, but it is also a model employer.

The City of Somerville seeks an Electrician for the Lights & Lines Division of the Department of Public Works (DPW) to perform skilled electrical work at the journeyman level, outdoors in all types of weather.The Electrician job duties are as follows: install, test, repair and maintain electrical circuits, wiring systems, fixtures, appliances and equipment, street lights, traffic signals, fire alarm and dig safe markings.  Troubleshoot and repair faulty electrical wiring, defective electrical equipment and machinery such as motors, generators, transformers, switches, sockets, etc. Inspect and test circuits and fixtures to locate broken wires, loose connections, blown fuses, faulty switches, grounds, shorts and other defects. Use common hand tools and electrical OHM test equipment such as meters, voltmeters, ammeters, growlers, multimeters, and other test equipment. May remove, replace, and repair electrical parts. May maintain storage batteries. Perform supervision over helpers and apprentices. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have knowledge of trade practices and safety regulations.
• Must be able to make oral and written reports of work performed.
• Must possess a current valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License.
• Must possess a current valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.

Send your resume and cover letter by Monday, May 15, 2017 to:

City Hall Personnel Office
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville MA 02143
Fax: 617-666-4426
TTY: 1-866-808-4851
Email: employment_opportunities@somervillema.gov

City of Somerville residents are especially encouraged to apply.

The City of Somerville 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, and persons with disabilities are 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.